Safe Kids Kansas
About Us
Safe Kids Kansas Inc., is a Coalition of over 70 statewide and regional organizations and businesses dedicated to preventing unintentional injuries to Kansas children ages 0-14. Unfortunately, preventable injury remains the leading killer of Kansas children ages 1-14, taking more lives than any other cause including diseases, homicide and suicide. This year, one child in four will suffer a preventable injury that is serious enough to require medical attention. Safe Kids Kansas is a 501c(3) charitable organization and is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide. The designated lead agency for Safe Kids Kansas is the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Articles by Safe Kids Kansas
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Fire Safety
Each year, approximately 488 children ages 14 and under die in residential fires. An average of 116,600 children are...
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Gun Safety
Key Facts Each year, 67 children ages 14 years and under die from an unintentional gun shooting. Annually,...
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Home Safety
Key Facts Each year, an average of 2,096 children ages 14 and under die as a result of a home injury. Fires,...
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In and Around Vehicle Safety
Key Facts Non-traffic related vehicle incidents are incidents that occur in places other than a public highway,...
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Motor Vehicle Safety
Key Facts Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death to children ages 2 to 14 and the leading cause of...
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Pedestrian Safety
Key Facts Each year, approximately 630 child pedestrian fatalities occur. Children sustain more than 39,000 nonfatal...
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Poison Safety
Key Facts Each year, more than 100 children ages 14 years and under die as a result of unintentional poisoning. Each...
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Safety from Falls
Key Facts Each year, approximately 103 children die from fall-related injuries. Each year, more than 2.3 million...
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School Safety
Key Facts An estimated 14 million unintentional injuries are sustained by children ages 0-14 each year. Of these...
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Sports and Recreation Safety
Key Facts The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that every child should have an opportunity to participate in...
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