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Policy statement--Pedestrian safety

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    Pediatrics
    |August 5, 2009
    PubMed

    Insights

    Each year, nearly 900 children die as pedestrians, and over 51,000 are injured. Parents need education on child pedestrian safety and risks like vehicle back-overs to prevent these tragic injuries.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics
    • Injury Prevention

    Background:

    • Pediatric pedestrian injuries result in significant fatalities and hospitalizations annually.
    • Young children lack the developmental capacity to navigate traffic safely.
    • Vehicle back-over incidents pose a serious risk to toddlers in driveways.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the scope of pediatric pedestrian injuries and associated risks.
    • To inform parents about developmental limitations affecting child safety in traffic.
    • To advocate for comprehensive strategies to reduce child pedestrian harm.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of pediatric pedestrian injury statistics.
    • Analysis of cognitive, perceptual, and behavioral factors in child pedestrian safety.
    • Examination of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence after pedestrian injuries.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 900 children under 19 are killed and 51,000 injured yearly as pedestrians.
    • Hospitalization rates for injured child pedestrians are substantial (5300 annually).
    • PTSD is a common outcome following even minor pedestrian injuries, necessitating screening.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatricians should screen for and refer children with PTSD following pedestrian injuries.
    • Community and school-based initiatives are crucial for minimizing traffic exposure.
    • Systemic changes in vehicle design, driver education, and data collection are supported to enhance child safety.

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