Injuries to Children – The Facts

Children between the ages of 5 and 18 are by nature adventurous & experimental; thus much more likely to take risks. Because of this, children in this age group require close adult supervision – particularly when engaging in outdoor activities where they may be at risk for injury. While each year some interest groups use the Independence Day holiday to single out fireworks for their injury potential for children – at times urging outright prohibition — the statistical facts speak otherwise.