Fewer Kids Die in Accidents

The report was limited by two factors: possible misclassification errors on death certificates and unintentional injury death reporting, the latter of which may not properly underscore the total burden of accidental injury on society.

The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Primary source: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Source reference: Gilchrist J, et al “Vital Signs: unintentional injury deaths among persons aged 0-19 years - United States, 2000-2009” MMWR 2012; 61.

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