As use of in-line roller skates has increased, it appears that the number of injuries also has increased. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 3 million head injuries related to consumer products were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 1988. About 440,000 of these were injuries such as concussions and skull fractures. Many of these accidents happened when helmets could have been worn. Soaring Temperatures Pose Deadly Threat to Children Exposure to hot weather could be potentially life-threatening to children.
Summer heat can raise temperatures to deadly levels, especially inside of a car.
This article warns as temperatures soar, parents and caregivers need to take extra precautions when traveling with children. Like nothing else, fireworks can excite, thrill and amaze us. But as dazzling as fireworks can be, they can also be harmful if used improperly. According to the authors, each year, more than 900 teenagers drown. With that in mind, this article provides sound recommendations for parents to follow to protect and to educate their children about the dangers of drowning.