① The number of parents who think that they want to implement countermeasures to　prevent children from injuring in their　homes has doubled. Fig.4 ② The number of parents who recognized the model room has doubled. Fig.5

We have created a checklist to find the risk of a child being injured at home.We continue to explain to parents the measures to prevent child injuries.The model room showing the danger in the house is effective for explanation.In 2017, we distributed a publicity flyer to 11,000 parents.

Good example 2018.3.1 Koriyama City,Japan

① Emergency transports for general injuries lead newborns to infants/toddlers (ages 0 to 6), and for traffic accidents lead

youth (ages 7 to 17).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Fig.1

② Tumbles and falls are the leading cause of infant/toddler (ages 0-6) injuries.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Fig.2

TITLE　Child injuries prevention at home. Utilization of injury prevention model room.1　Characteristics of injuries of children in Koriyama city.Survey in 2016.

Fig.2 Rate of infant/toddler injuries by cause

図３　乳幼児がけがをした場所の件数割合

2　Measures to prevent child injuries.　Koriyama city in 2017　　New measures implemented by Safety of Children Task Force.

3　Change in consciousness of Koriyama citizen, survey in 2017

Priority challenge

Injuries to infants/toddlers (ages 0 to 6) often occur in the home, its surroundings, and kindergarten or nursery school.

出典：郡山地方広域消防組合　2010～2014 年救急搬送データ（国表）

Fig. 1 Ranking of emergency transport causes　　　　 in Koriyama City　　　　　　　　* Excluding illness

Fig.3 Rate of cases where infant/toddler injuries occurred

Source: Koriyama Fire Department “FY2010-2014 Emergency Transport Data ” Source: Koriyama City 2014 Community

Diagnosis for 　　　　　Safe Communities,Citizens’ Awareness Survey

Child can climb over

balcony fence and fall!!

A/C’s outdoor unitbecomes a step

Model room