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RETRACTED: The Hidden Danger of Unintentional Child Injuries in an Urban Domestic Environment: Considering

Ping Tang1, Qin Fan2, Jingmin Sun3

  • 1Nursing Department of Children's Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai 200062, China.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|July 29, 2025
PubMed

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High-risk home environments in Shanghai are linked to increased unintentional injuries in children aged 0-6. Parents must improve home safety to prevent childhood injuries and promote healthy development.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Safety
  • Environmental Health
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in children.
  • Home environments can pose significant safety hazards for young children.
  • Understanding household risks is crucial for preventing childhood injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety status of home environments for children aged 0-6 years in Shanghai.
  • To identify factors contributing to unintentional injury risks within households.
  • To examine the relationship between home environment risk and childhood injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shanghai.
  • Data were collected from 1825 families with children aged 0-6 years.
  • Home environments were categorized by risk level for unintentional injuries.

Main Results:

  • Over 41% of children experienced unintentional injuries.
  • More than 55% of homes presented a high risk for unintentional injuries.
  • Children in high-risk homes had significantly higher odds of experiencing unintentional injuries, falls, and external injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Parents need to increase safety awareness regarding home hazards.
  • Improving home environments is essential for preventing childhood injuries.
  • Creating safe home settings supports children's healthy growth and development.
Abstract

Keywords:
Chinachildrenhome environmentsafety hazardsunintentional injury

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