25 transport deaths of children each year on average.* three year period 2013–14 to 2015–16. 9 deaths of young people 15—17 Preventing child death and injuries: years. 9 deaths of children 5—14 years. Maintain compliant pool fencing and be diligent about closing gates. Learn resuscitation. 6 deaths of children under 5 years. Provide constant supervision for infants and Deaths of 15–17 year olds were mostly in motor young children when they are in or near water. vehicles as passengers or drivers. Young children are vulnerable in driveways from low speed runovers. walk away from infants in the bath or shower. Don’t rely on siblings to supervise. Don’t Always swim between the flags. Teach children to swim from a young age. Teach children about dangers and areas on ‘no go’ rural properties. Provide a safe play area or barriers when hazards are nearby. Preventing child death and injuries: Be especially vigilant of pools and water hazards Always use an age–appropriate child restraint when visiting with young children and in the first or seatbelt. months in a new property. and drive. Don’t drink Use life jackets or PFDs when children are on boats, kayaks or any other water-craft. drive through floodwaters. Don’t Keep young children safe in driveways, parking 9 fire and non-intentional injury deaths of 0—17 year areas and near roads. olds each year on average.* let children under 16 years operate Don’t caused child deaths in Queensland in quad bikes or allow children under 7 years 32 House to ride as passengers. the 12 years from 2004 to 2015. Young children are vulnerable to choking and strangulation hazards, falls and accidental poisoning. Button batteries are toxic when swallowed; 2 child 10 drowning deaths of children 0—17 years each year.* deaths and a number of serious injuries have occurred in 6 deaths of children aged 1—4 years. recent years in Australia through children ingesting button batteries or inserting them into ears or noses. Children under 5 years were most likely to drown in private pools, rural dams and bathtubs. * Counts of child deaths in this factsheet are averaged over the
25 transport deaths of children each year on average.* 9 deaths of young people 15—17 years. 9 deaths of children 5—14 years. 6 deaths of children under 5 years. Deaths of 15–17 year olds were mostly in motor vehicles as passengers or drivers. Young children are vulnerable in driveways from low speed runovers. Preventing child death and injuries: Always use an age–appropriate child restraint or seatbelt. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drive through floodwaters. Keep young children safe in driveways, parking areas and near roads. Don’t let children under 16 years operate quad bikes or allow children under 7 years to ride as passengers. 10 drowning deaths of children 0—17 years each year.* 6 deaths of children aged 1—4 years. Children under 5 years were most likely to drown in private pools, rural dams and bathtubs. * Counts of child deaths in this factsheet are averaged over the three year period 2013–14 to 2015–16. Preventing child death and injuries: Maintain compliant pool fencing and be diligent about closing gates. Learn resuscitation. Provide constant supervision for infants and young children when they are in or near water. Don’t walk away from infants in the bath or shower. Don’t rely on siblings to supervise. Always swim between the flags. Teach children to swim from a young age. Teach children about dangers and ‘no go’ areas on rural properties. Provide a safe play area or barriers when hazards are nearby. Be especially vigilant of pools and water hazards when visiting with young children and in the first months in a new property. Use life jackets or PFDs when children are on boats, kayaks or any other water-craft. 9 fire and non-intentional injury deaths of 0—17 year olds each year on average.* House caused 32 child deaths in Queensland in the 12 years from 2004 to 2015. Young children are vulnerable to choking and strangulation hazards, falls and accidental poisoning. Button batteries are toxic when swallowed; 2 child deaths and a number of serious injuries have occurred in recent years in Australia through children ingesting button batteries or inserting them into ears or noses.
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