A population survey of childhood accidents in Andalusia (Spain)

Study to quantify the incidence of childhood accidents in Spain over a 3 month period. Accidents were 19.4 per cent higher in urban areas than rural, and lower as the age of the age group increased. Higher number of accidents were male, accidents occuring 0-4 years occured mainly at home, while 5-9 and 10-14 took place either outdoors or at school. Study also showed the need for knowledge of first aid measures, both for parents and educators. Showed need to inform parents, relatives and educators about the risks of childhood accidents since a number especially young children occurred in their presence.