Safe Kids mission is to prevent unintentional injuries, the leading cause of death and disability in children. Each year,
A group of organizations and concerned citizens mobilized to fight the #1 killer of children, unintentional injuries.
Dedicating to help raise awareness among the general public and policy makers through education, direct intervention programs and public policy initiatives.
Childhood Injury Facts
- Accidental injury is the leading cause of death and disability among children ages 14 and under.
- During 2006 approximately 300,000 children will be treated hospital emergency departments.
- Total emergency department charges to treat injured children ages 14 and under were $??? million.
- Approximately ???? children were taken to a hospital because of injuries.
- Total hospital inpatient charges to treat injured children ages 14 and under was over $???? million.