Preventing Unintentional Pediatric Injuries at Evacuation Centers

• 2009

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• Jurek Grabowski; Jacqueline Simmons; Martin Eichelberger
PMID: 19667862DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0b013e3181ac81c9

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This article is about preventing injuries to children aged 1 to 14 at evacuation centers during natural disasters. It describes how injury is a leading cause of death for kids worldwide and highlights the importance of reducing these risks in the U.S. by using community efforts and tailored solutions. The focus is on implementing low-cost, effective strategies to prevent unintentional injuries when moving children to safer places during emergencies, which can greatly improve their safety and well-being.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Mitigation

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Disaster Planning; Natural Disasters; Pediatrics; Wounds and Injuries

Institutions: Children's National Hospital

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