Surveys of those receiving helmets are required before and after helmet distribution. A practical presentation designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of young children. Addresses practical aspects of what to look for and what is often overlooked on playground construction, on playground equipment, on transportation of children, and the role of the day care center in promoting safety practices with their families through policy design. The presentation is carried out in a forum setting where group discussion is encouraged. Since this area is changing so fast, this presentation is very popular and regularly updated.
Presentation targets parents of children from pre-school through fifth grade.
Practical in nature, this presentation works best with neighborhood associations, PTA groups, parenting classes, and senior citizen groups interested in improving safety around their home when young children are visiting. More people aged 1 to 34 years die as a result of unintentional injuries than any other cause. Motor vehicle crashes account for half the deaths from unintentional injuries. Goals Reduce deaths from motor vehicle crashes from 15.6 to 9.2 per 100,000 population. Reduce deaths from motor vehicle crashes from 1.6 to 0.8 for every 100 million-vehicle miles driven.