Children often engage in risky behaviors in terms of mid-block crossing the street and crossing against the signal. In older children, there is a much higher incidence of using electronic devices, and listening to cellphones or music that can cause serious, life threatening injuries in children and teens.
What is needed is greater parental supervision, and safety tip reminders by pediatricians, that could play an important role in preventing child pedestrian accidents.
Distracted Walking Injuries on The Rise
Guest
: Dr. Deborah A. Levine, MD
From the Show: Healthy Children
Summary: Is your child or teen so involved in texting or listening to their iPod that they risk serious injury when crossing the street?
Air Date: 10/24/12
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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