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Childhood injury prevention: Where we've been and where we need to be

Katerina Dukleska1, Kevin Borrup2, Brendan T Campbell3

  • 1Division of Pediatric Surgery, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA; Department of Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|November 13, 2022
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Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death for US children, surpassing car crashes. Pediatric surgeons are crucial in injury prevention efforts and can drive community change to reduce child injury rates.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Injury prevention science
  • Public health

Background:

  • Injury is the primary cause of death for US children and adolescents.
  • Firearm-related injuries have surpassed motor-vehicle crashes as the leading cause of pediatric injury-related death in the US.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for effective injury prevention strategies.

Approach:

  • This review provides a historical overview of injury prevention in the US.
  • It highlights the central role of pediatric surgeons in coordinating care and advocating for child safety.
  • The review identifies three key areas for pediatric surgeons to influence community-level injury reduction.

Key Points:

  • Pediatric surgeons are integral to the care and coordination of injured children.
  • They serve as leaders in trauma programs and advocates for child health.
  • Opportunities exist for surgeons to drive impactful community changes to lower injury rates.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric surgeons are uniquely positioned to lead advancements in child injury prevention.
  • Targeted interventions in communities can significantly reduce pediatric injury mortality and morbidity.
  • Continued focus on firearm injury prevention is critical for child safety.

Keywords:
FirearmsInjury preventionTrauma

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