Child falls from windows, an avoidable tragedy
Duhamel, A.; Chevallier, B.
La Revue du Praticien 59(2): 234-237
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-2640 PMID: 19317142 Document Number: 629606
Accidental falls of height lead to serious medical consequences. They occur in very young children, up to 5 years, belonging to families with social problems and deprivation. The circumstances are well known. The lack of revised law enhances the need of active prevention: young children have to be watched any time and never remain left alone in any room with openings.