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Pediatric Window Falls: Not Just A Problem For Kids In High Rises, Nora L. Vish, E C. Powell, D Wiltsek, K M. Sheehan
Pediatric Window Falls: Not Just A Problem For Kids In High Rises, Nora L. Vish, E C. Powell, D Wiltsek, K M. Sheehan
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Abstract
Background: Window falls are a frequent cause of injury (15/100 000) among Chicago preschool children. In Boston and New York, public health efforts have successfully decreased window fall injuries. Local data are needed to develop appropriate interventions for Chicago.
Objective: To describe the housing characteristics and types of injuries among children who fell from windows treated in a Chicago pediatric trauma center.
Methods: Children treated in a pediatric trauma center for injuries related to window falls between 1995 and 2002 were identified retrospectively. We reviewed family demographics, the circumstances of the fall, and types of injuries. Site visits were …