According to the American Pet Products Association, there are currently 83.3 million dogs all over the United States which are kept by 56.7 million households. The most recent survey of dog bites in the US that was conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that there were 4.5 million dog bite victims per year in 2001, 2002, and 2003, which translates to 1.5% of the entire population of the country. Tips for Children to Prevent Dog Bites Parents in New York, and other places, can teach their kids important tips to prevent them from becoming dog bite victims, including the

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States is motor vehicle injuries. In 2014, there were 602 deaths among children aged 12 and younger who were occupants in motor vehicle crashes. Additionally, over 121,350 were injured. A CDC study revealed that in one year, over 618,000 children ages 0 to 12 years rode in vehicles without the use of a seatbelt, booster seat or child safety seat at least some of the time. In 2014, of the children aged 12 and younger who died as a result of a crash,

According to statistics, three-fourths of all deaths in the roofing industry are caused by falls. Roof falls account for one-third of all fatalities caused by falls within the overall construction industry. In 2014, nearly 40% of all construction industry fatalities were a result of falls. 647 fatal falls to a lower level occurred in 2014. Of these, there were 340 falls from 20 feet or less. These numbers reflect only fatalities. When serious injuries are added in, the result shows that roof falls are a serious accident. Injuries Caused by Roof Falls Accidents that involve falls from roofs can cause some of the most serious

According to statistics, over 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies each year which involve over 6.6 million children a referral can include more than 1 child. Among industrialized nations all over the world, the United States has the worst record – an average between 4 and 7 children are lost on a daily basis to child abuse and neglect. Every 10 seconds, a report of child abuse is made in the US. In 2014, an estimated 702,000 victims of child maltreatment were found by state agencies but the actual number is likely to be much higher. Identifying the Signs of Daycare Abuse