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Car Crashes Pose Hidden Health Risks for Children
A new report by John Foy & Associates reveals that despite a 4.4% decline in overall traffic fatalities, thousands of children continue to suffer severe physical and psychological injuries in car crashes, Key Findings : Expanded Breakdown by Statistics: Category Impact on Child Passengers Total Child Injuries (Latest Available Data) Thousands of children sustain serious injuries in car crashes each year. Updated data is expected soon. Most Common Injuries Brain trauma, spinal cord damage, fractures remain the leading causes of severe pediatric crash injuries. Head/Neck Injury Rate 60% of child crash victims experience severe head or neck injuries, which can have long-term developmental effects. PTSD & Anxiety Cases 38.3% of children in crashes develop mental health disorders,…


