Keeping Kids Safe from Dangers of a Hot Car
Child vehicular heat stroke is one among the leading causes of death among children around the globe. It is unfortunate to know that even great and responsible parents can forget children in the back seats. According to statistics, about 700 children in the U.S. have died as a result vehicular heat stroke in a period of 19 years (from 1997 to 2016). Below are circumstances that have led to child vehicular heat stroke and instant death: · Children/child forgotten in cars by caregivers- These circumstances contributed to 376 out of 700 children death which is a proportion of 54%. · Children/child playing in unattended vehicle (gained access into the vehicle on their own) - Such circumstances have contributed to about 198 heat stroke deaths in children which is 28%. · Children/child left by an adult in the vehicle intentionally- This has contributed to about 120 heat stroke death, a proportion of 17%. · Unknown circumstances- According
