Multiple riders, lack of helmet use, and faster ATVs contribute to pediatric injuries
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 02:50
in Health & Medicine
As all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use continues to grow, so does the number of injuries. Children comprise about one-third of the 130,000 to 150,000 ATV-related emergency department visits each year and one-quarter of the more than 800 deaths. In fact, more children are injured from ATV crashes each year than from bicycles.