Stats from Nationwide

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The #1 cause of childhood deaths is accidental injury

…that’s more than the next three causes combined

1 Child

Every hour, one child dies from a preventable injury

1 in 5

1 in 5 child deaths is due to injury

4 Seconds

Every 4 seconds, a child is treated for an injury in an Emergency Room

• 72%

Of parents are not aware that accidental injuries are the leading cause of the deaths of children

• 39%

Only 39% of parents are concerned about injuries happening in their homes; most are concerned with parks and playgrounds

• 37%

Only 37% of parents believe they could do a better job of keeping their children safe

Sources: 

Nationwide Insurance Preventable Injury Survey 2014 with Parents, Beltway Influencers and Business Executives

National Vital Statistics System from the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; accessed through WISQARS. 2009, United States, All Races, Both Sexes, Children 1-19

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