Living Well Black
Q: What’s wrong with this picture? A: The boy’s helmet sits too far back on his head…. Lots of kids are heading to school on bicycles this year. Make sure yours stay safe and wear a properly fitting helmet. After all, a bicycle helmet protects best when worn correctly. When you or your child wear a …
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 …
By now, most schools across the nation are back in session. There are children putting on backpacks and walking, biking, and taking the bus to and from school. The National Safety Council and Nationwide Children’s Center for Injury Research and Policy have advice for children, parents, and drivers to prevent injuries. Backpacks In order to prevent poor posture …
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 …
About once a month, a child between the ages of 7 months and 10 years old dies from strangulation by a “window covering cord” — which is a cord on or in blinds, shades, or draperies. Even more children are seriously injured. Injuries can occur when a child is able to reach cords inside or …
