Kids can fall victims to some dangers in the autumn – including falling, suffering cuts, and being involved in car crashes – and all parents should be aware of what can go wrong
Autumn is an exciting time for children and adults, with plenty of activities to do, but there are some health and safety risks all parents should be aware of, ER paediatricians have said.
The season comes just after summer and as kids get back to school, there are many things to look forward to – including pumpkin carving, going trick-or-treating on Halloween and preparing for the Christmas holidays. But especially on October 31, when millions of children celebrate Halloween by walking door-to-door to collect candies from neighbours, there are some dangers parents need to be aware of so that they can protect their kids.
Analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics found that on Halloween night there is an increased risk of accidents, with cars hitting paedestrians who cannot be seen easily in the dark. According to the study, which looked at data gathered over 42 years, found that the risk of paedestrian death was 43% higher on Halloween compared to regular nights.
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