Current opinion in pediatrics
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Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents in the United States, and they create a significant burden of disability and financial cost. If motor vehicle-associated injuries are not considered, children are most commonly injured in their home and play environments. ⋯ In addition, recent epidemiologic studies describing risk factors for injury-related death are discussed. Injuries due to interpersonal violence and motor vehicles are covered elsewhere.