Common Child Safety Hazards
The most common unintentional injury to children in the home is injury from a fall. Children living in apartment buildings are at a five times greater risk to falls from windows than those living in residences, but any window could pose a risk. Nearly half (40%) of the injuries from falls affect children under 4 years old, making this a critical age group for parents and caregivers to take extra precautions regarding supervision and preventative measures.
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