Over 70 percent of children between 5 and 14 ride bicycles (27.7 million) yet it is estimated that only 15 to 25 percent wear helmets.
Unintentional medication overdoses are the leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits in young children (PROTECT Initiative, 2024)
Injury is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for children and young adults living in the United States.
