Preventing Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of trauma admissions to our hospital. In children age 14 and under, falls are the leading cause of admissions.

Nationally, falls are also the greatest cause of unintentional injury in children under 14. Each year, approximately 100 children die and more than 2.3 million injuries occur from falls.

Please take a moment to look at the information below and learn how to prevent pediatric falls.