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Fallen from the high bed: Why the children's room often becomes an accident zone
Children's rooms often accident zones; high beds pose dangers; fractures common in children under six due to falls from high beds.
2024-10-08 05:40:08
Health
Bunk Bed Safety: A Hidden Danger in Children's Rooms
The nursery often becomes a zone of accidents, particularly due to falls from bunk beds. Each year, approximately 23,000 incidents in the United States involve children tumbling from these elevated beds, leading to serious injuries such as fractures, bruises, and abrasions.
Other common causes include falls from ladders and jumps from bunk beds, each accounting for 8.6% of related accidents. The risk of bone fractures is significantly higher in children under six, although it diminishes after age ten.
Thankfully, most head injuries do not result in neurological complications. Awareness and preventive measures are essential to ensure children's safety in their play environments.
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