Bathtubs and Showers Continue to be Associated with Injury, Especially Among Young Children
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 - 13:08
in Health & Medicine
Bathtubs and showers are frequently associated with injuries to children. Although interventions have been initiated to prevent injuries due to submersions and hot water scalds, little attention has been paid to slips, trips and falls, which account for more than 80 percent of bathtub- and shower-related injuries.
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