Pediatrician reviews leading causes of child deaths
His lead:
This time of year I am asked to “sign off” on many physical forms from camps, schools and day care centers.
I often fill in the circles stating that there are no heart murmurs, abdominal masses, abnormal lung findings, etc. Although this seems reassuring to schools, parents, patients, and perhaps society, it is not the important part of the physical exam visit.
Leading causes of death in children are not from cardiac disease, abdominal problems, hernias or scoliosis. Worldwide, accidents lead the causes of death in every age group from 4-18.
He goes on to review the most common types of accidents and how to prevent them.
(He also reminds us that most accidents occur close to home. As comedian Steven Wright suggested, maybe we should move).
Tags: causes of death, child deaths, pediatrician
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