Preventing unintentional injuries in children

Parents and carers try to keep children safe but accidents do occur, particularly in children aged under five years, and many take place in the home. Although it is rare, some of these may even result in death. In an effort to reduce the incidence of these injuries and deaths, Public Health England published a report earlier this year that identifies who is at risk and how professionals involved in children's early years care can help tackle the issue. This article summarises the key findings of that report.