Stair-Related Injuries (VIDEO)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Every six minutes a child is rushed to a hospital due to stair-related injuries. While a new study shows a declining trend in the number of stair-related injuries, stairs continue to be a common source of injury among young children. Watch as Dr. Gary Smith, director of the Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Research Institute, explains a few safety tips to help prevent injury.

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