Over recent decades, multiple studies have found that the nature of child-related injuries and accidental fatalities have changed. Which is a likely explanation for this change?
Fatalities are drastically higher today than three decades ago, primarily due to increased speeding and more cars on the road.
Because of new-age parenting approaches, including goals to allow children more autonomy, young children are riskier and get hurt more often.
As the population grows, rates of injuries and accidents have increased.
Toxic substances and swimming pools are much more likely to be present in homes today.
Laws and policies around safety and other guidelines have led to improved safety precautions, and injuries have declined.