In 2015, injuries caused 13,363 deaths in U.S. children and adolescents aged 0-19. In addition, injuries were responsible for 200,225 hospitalizations* and almost 7.7 million emergency department (ED) visits in this…
CSN Blog
This page displays all Children’s Safety Network’s (CSN) Blog, where CSN staff and guest bloggers discuss current child safety issues. The views in these posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the CSN.
'Tis the Season for Toy Safety - Nov 2016
It’s that time of the year again. With so many new toys on the market, it’s easy for parents to forget toy safety in the rush to finish holiday shopping. The good news is that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…
The CDC’s new data brief, Increase in Suicide in the United States, 1999-2014, finds that over the 15 years from 1999 through 2014, suicide rates increased for males and females ages 10-74. The brief notes that “the…
Why Car Seats Matter - Sep 2014
Is my child in the right car seat? Is it installed correctly? These are questions that many parents struggle to answer. This is also the theme of this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which takes place September…
The Spike in E-cigarette Poisonings - Jul 2014
You've probably heard about E-cigarettes (Electronic cigarettes) through the news or perhaps you've even seen an advertisement with cartoon characters or a celebrity endorsement. There are lots of issues under…
In recognition of Congress’ designation of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, CSN is pleased to provide this blog post centered around the critical issue of teen dating violence. In the past 12 months,…
This blog post and infographic originally appeared on the Promote Prevent blog and has been reposted on CSN's website with permission. The infographic is at the bottom of the page. In the age of smartphones, teens…
With Hanukah starting on November 27 and Black Friday creeping into Thanksgiving Day in many states this year, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Stores and toy manufacturers offer an overwhelming selection…
On Halloween ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, and other spooky costumes may frighten some children, but research shows the simple act of crossing the street is the true danger. According to the United States Census Bureau,…