Accidents and injuries

Each year unintentional injuries account for more than 3.5 million deaths globally, the majority in children and adolescents. Most of these occur in low- and middle-income countries. Many of those who survive these injuries suffer life-long disabling health consequences. In the European region, 3 to 4 deaths out of 10 that occur in children between the ages of 0 and 4 years are a consequence of injury.

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