Did you know:

• Injury is the number-one cause of death and the number-two cause of hospitalization among children.
• For every injury death there are 40 hospitalizations and 1,200 emergency room visits.
• Injury is a leading cause of health care spending. Just look at these figures.
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The average cost on injury…

…per injured child = $12,700
…per injured teen = $23,300

The savings of prevention

…every bike helmet (for kids 4 to 15) saves $395
…every child seat saves $1,360
…every smoke detector saves $900

Injuries are no accident. They are preventable.

For more information call:
Injury Prevention Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Telephone (860) 545-9988
Fax (860) 545-9975