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Toy-related injuries among children treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2011

Vihas M Abraham1, Christopher E Gaw2, Thiphalak Chounthirath3

  • 1Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|December 3, 2014
PubMed

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Toy-related injuries treated in emergency departments increased significantly among US children from 1990-2011. Ride-on toys were a major cause, highlighting the need for enhanced prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Injury Epidemiology

Background:

  • Toy-related injuries are a significant public health concern for children.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively analyzed national data on these injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology of toy-related injuries among children in the United States.
  • To identify trends, demographics, and specific toy types associated with injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from 1990 to 2011.
  • Inclusion of children under 18 years old treated for toy-related injuries in US emergency departments.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 3,278,073 children were treated for toy-related injuries, averaging 149,003 annually.
  • The annual injury rate increased by 39.9% from 1990 to 2011.
  • Injuries peaked at age 2, were more common in males (63.4%), and often occurred at home (80.3%).
  • Ride-on toys accounted for 34.9% of injuries and 42.5% of hospital admissions.

Conclusions:

  • There is an increasing trend in toy-related injuries among US children.
  • Ride-on toys represent a substantial risk, necessitating targeted prevention efforts.
  • Comprehensive data analysis underscores the need for improved toy safety measures.

Keywords:
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