Citation

Pediatrics 1969; 44(5): 876-880.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1969, American Academy of Pediatrics)

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Abstract

This statement is presented as a nation-wide systems approach for controlling accidental injuries and deaths to children. Basic to the program outlined herein is the need for more knowledge concerning the causes and effects of these accidents. Facts are a prime requisite to all other proposed measures. Valid research and statistics will throw light on what is now only educated guesswork.
Increased and accurate data on all aspects of the child-accident probleni will enable comprehensive public information and education programs to determine priorities and achieve their goals.
A safer environment for the child can be achieved more rapidly, and with greater effectiveness, by pinpointing the problems and eliminating the hazards. Likewise, hazards can be controlled by consumer product-safety programs, and good maintenance and discipline within the family.
The program proposed in this paper can be a vital, strong, and worthwhile system if it receives coordinated, sustained and willing support--or, it can be just another good plan, the victim of token support and fractional effort. The choice is ours to make.

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