Controlling unintentional injuries can prevent rising child die

Washington: Previous researches have shown that many children worldwide die from different types of injuries. A new study has, however, indicated that if one factor contributing to unintentional injuries is controlled, the rise in child deaths can be prevented.
The findings of the study were presented at the meeting ‘2019 American Psychological Association Convention’.
“Many different factors contribute to unintentional injuries, so if we are able to stop just one of these risk factors, the injury could be prevented,” said David C. Schwebel, PhD, of the University of Alabama Birmingham.
According to the Global Burden of Disease project, more than 2 million children under the age of 19 worldwide died as a result of injuries in 2017.
While these numbers represent all injuries, the presentation focused on only unintentional injuries (i.e., accidents) instead of intentional injuries such as suicide, homicide and abuse.
Schwebel outlined a model to reduce accidental injuries in children. The model classified risk factors in three categories: environment-based, caregiver-based and child-based factors.