The National SAFE KIDS Campaign found that almost half of all injury-related childhood deaths occur in May through August. Risks go up in the summer when children aren't in school and spend more time outside. The group estimates that about 2,250 kids nationwide will die and that an additional 3 million will visit emergency rooms for injuries this summer. The SAFE KIDS study looked at data on children under 14 from 1991 to 1996. During the summer, childhood injuries in Phoenix rose just 5 percent, compared with a 25 percent jump nationally.
Officials say most injuries to Arizona children happen during cooler months.
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