Accidents grow in summer

• April 24, 2024

The largest number of infant deaths related to accidents due to lack of supervision, occur during the months of June, July and August, informed through a press release the National Health Information System (SINAIS)

The SINAIS, specified that the number of deaths in children between 1 to 4 years of age is higher than 7.7% due to factors such as drowning Y submersion , accidental falls, exposure to fire and flames, in addition to poisoning and poisoning .

About, Underwriters Laboratories (UL), leader in home security, gives you some recommendations to prevent various accidents:

1. Children under 5 years of age should always be watched. In them there is no concept of danger. It is advisable not to leave them alone at home, nor to care for a younger brother2. Children of 5 years old must be taught the risks at home and on public roads3. Do not leave within reach of small plugged plates and be careful with these elements when they are close4. Observe the state of the electrical installations of the whole house5. Keep small objects such as coins, buttons, nuts, peanuts out of reach of children. The child should not run with objects in his mouth

The most common accidents in the home are the Burns , whether made with hot metals, such as iron or hair straightener and with pans or pots on the burners, because if the handles are left out, infants can throw water or boiling oil on top.

Other frequent accidents are falling by stairs, uneven floors, mezzanines and the intake of medicines for adults, although you should also be careful with animals, which may react in an unforeseen way. For example, if the child approaches while the animal eats or sleeps. Remember that prevention is the key to optimize our health. What measures do you take to avoid accidents at home?

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