Mishaps at home put 1300 children in hospital
MORE than 1300 children were admitted to hospital last year in the Lothians as a result of an accident in the home.
Recently released figures show that 1361 under-15s found themselves in casualty as a result of a domestic mishap.
Despite being the second highest in Scotland, in keeping with population trends, the number of unintentional injuries sustained is below the national average. The statistics also revealed 19 children have died as a result of these accidents in the last five years.
At a national level, head injuries and arm breaks were the most common reason for a hospital visit.
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