The most vulnerable and least protected part of the body is the face. Because of that, injuries to the head, face and mouth are very common. They can range in severity from the very mild to those that can cause death. The leading cause of head, face and mouth injuries that result in emergency room visits, include falls, sports injuries, motor vehicle collisions and abusive or violent behaviors. Injuries that result from sports, falls and motor vehicle collisions are classified as unintentional .
Intentional injuries are a result of abusive and violent behaviors.
Education and early intervention are the best ways for families and health professionals to protect children against injuries.