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Creating a safe environment for children in daycare
K Strauman-Raymond1, L Lie, J Kempf-Berkseth
1Child Care Consultation Program, Hennepin County Community Health Dept., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
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Childhood injuries are a major concern, with millions injured annually. This study examines injury causes and prevention in daycare settings, highlighting the need for more research and improved safety measures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric injury prevention
- Childcare safety research
Background:
- Injuries are a leading cause of death in children over one year old.
- Millions of children sustain injuries annually, necessitating medical attention.
- A significant portion of children attend daycare, yet research on daycare-related injuries is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature and extent of injuries among children in daycare settings.
- To identify contributing factors associated with these injuries.
- To offer recommendations for enhancing child safety in childcare environments.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on childhood injuries.
- Analysis of injury data in daycare centers.
- Inclusion of a case study from Minneapolis daycare centers.
Main Results:
- Detailed information on the types and frequency of injuries in daycare.
- Identification of key factors contributing to childhood injuries in childcare.
- Presentation of research findings on injury patterns in a specific urban area.
Conclusions:
- Childhood injuries in daycare settings require further examination.
- Understanding contributing factors is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
- Recommendations are provided to improve safety and reduce injury rates in childcare.
Abstract:
Injuries represent the leading cause of death for children older than age one. Likewise, some 22 million children are injured each year, with more than 1 million requiring medical treatment. More than 40% of children currently receive full-time or part-time day care, but little research has examined the status of injuries to children in daycare. This paper provides information on the nature and extent of injuries to children, and contributing factors responsible for those injuries. One case study of research on injuries in Minneapolis, Minn., daycare centers is discussed. Recommendations for action are offered.