Living Well Black
Today is “National Child Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention Day,” a day to focus on preventing childhood deaths in hot cars and other vehicles. A child dies about once every nine days due to this danger. In 2016 alone ten children already have died from heatstroke inside vehicles. Historically, traffic-related death rates are highest for black children[1] but this vehicle-related danger impacts our children …
Motor vehicle accidents are a major cause of death for people 1-54 years old. Using adult seat belts, booster seats, and car seats appropriate for a child’s age is best way to reduce risks of injury. Every state (but New Hampshire) and the District of Columbia require safety belt use in the front seat. Most states and the District …
According to a report by Reuters Health, a new survey supports past research findings indicating that minority children too often are not placed in booster seats and car seats appropriate for their age. The study, conducted by pediatrician Michelle L. Macy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, is based on surveys of 600 parents of children …
“Shotgun!!” Did you ever yell “shotgun” to sit in the front seat? If your child asks to sit in the front, say “no” until they are 13 years old. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center for Disease Control warn that an airbag can kill a smaller child, and can injure a child under age 13. …
