Bass J L, Mehta K A, Eppes B M
Department of Pediatrics, Framingham Union Hospital, MA 01701.
Public Health Rep. 1989 Jul-Aug;104(4):385-8.
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and a major cause of morbidity among school age children. A survey of the educational needs concerning injury prevention of a group of fifth and sixth grade children (ages 10-12) in Holliston, MA, revealed educational deficiencies, including bicycle safety, seatbelt use, firearms use, and water safety. It is well known that the use of helmets can prevent bicycle injuries. Yet, not one of the children in this study reported using a bicycle helmet. Although most States have laws requiring seatbelts for young children, school age children are not covered by this legislation. The hazards of firearms have been well-documented. But it is clear that the children surveyed were in need of education about firearms; nearly half had used some form of firearms. Individual counseling by pediatricians combined with school- and community-based programs can address injury prevention. It is anticipated that many pediatricians will begin using the questionnaire for school age children as that component of the American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program is introduced.
意外伤害是学龄儿童死亡的主要原因和发病的主要原因。对马萨诸塞州霍利斯顿一组五年级和六年级儿童（10 - 12岁）进行的关于伤害预防教育需求的调查显示出教育方面的不足，包括自行车安全、安全带使用、枪支使用和水上安全。众所周知，使用头盔可以预防自行车伤害。然而，在这项研究中没有一个孩子报告使用自行车头盔。尽管大多数州都有要求幼儿使用安全带的法律，但该立法并未涵盖学龄儿童。枪支的危害已有充分记录。但很明显，接受调查的儿童需要接受关于枪支的教育；近一半的儿童曾使用过某种形式的枪支。儿科医生的个别咨询与基于学校和社区的项目相结合可以解决伤害预防问题。预计随着美国儿科学会伤害预防项目的这一组成部分被引入，许多儿科医生将开始使用针对学龄儿童的问卷。
