Creating a Safe Environment for Children in Daycare

Injuries represent the leading cause of death for children older than age one. Likewise, some 22 million children are injured each year, with more than 1 million requiring medical treatment. More than 40% of children currently receive full‐time or part‐time day care, but little research has examined...

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Published in:The Journal of school health 1993-08, Vol.63 (6), p.254-257
Main Authors: Strauman-Raymond, Karen, Lie, Letty, Kempf-Berkseth, Janet
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident Prevention
Bites, Human - epidemiology
Bites, Human - prevention & control
Child Day Care Centers - statistics & numerical data
Child health
Child, Preschool
Children
Children & youth
Day Care Centers
Employed Parents
Health aspects
Health Promotion
Humans
Injuries
Inservice Teacher Education
Minnesota
Minnesota - epidemiology
Nursing
Poverty - statistics & numerical data
Preschool Education
Risk Factors
Safety
Safety and security measures
Safety Education
Statistics
Urban Population - statistics & numerical data
Wounds and injuries
Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
Wounds and Injuries - prevention & control
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Summary:Injuries represent the leading cause of death for children older than age one. Likewise, some 22 million children are injured each year, with more than 1 million requiring medical treatment. More than 40% of children currently receive full‐time or part‐time day care, but little research has examined the status of injuries to children in daycare. This paper provides information on the nature and extent of injuries to children, and contributing factors responsible for those injuries. One case study of research on injuries in Minneapolis, Minn., daycare centers is discussed. Recommendations for action are offered.
ISSN:0022-4391
1746-1561
DOI:10.1111/j.1746-1561.1993.tb06136.x