Children, Heat & CarsOn average, nearly every week in the U.S. a child under the age of two dies from being left alone in a car. Why does this happen? Cases have confirmed over half of cases the parent forgot the child was in the vehicle; 29% the child was playing in an unlocked, unattended vehicle, and 19% the parent left the child, then got distracted and forgot the child. Earlier in 2014, Pro Consumer Safety released guidelines for parents, caregivers and other adults to help keep children safe. These guidelines include 4-steps to success to help prevent these deaths:
| Keeping Kids HydratedWhen children participate in physical activities from hiking to playing sports for example, keeping well hydrated is important. Never wait until the child is thirsty for example. Maintaining proper electrolytes is necessary to prevent dehydration and heat-related illness. Hydration:
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July 31, 2014 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Pro Consumer Safety reminds parents to never leave a child along in a motor vehicle. And while summer is a time for outdoors we offer a second reminder to keep children well hydrated with proper liquid and foods while hiking and during physical activity. 2/12/2018 09:58:46 pm
It's a huge problem. Hope we will find the way how to solve it soon. I believe in that. 3/24/2018 09:07:21 pm
I do believe that this blog is very important and useful for all of us. Everyone should read this so that we can become aware and prevent having heat stroke. I am actually only aware that adults are the only ones who are prone of having this but of course, everyone should really be aware of it and how to avoid it as well. In line with this, my parents always tell me that water is really important and I should drink it at least 8-10 glasses a day especially when I am doing some physical activities. And since summer season is coming so we need to make sure that we know all the important information about this. Comments are closed.
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AuthorDr. James DeCarli, Ph.D., MPH, PGDip, MPA, MCHES Alumnus
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