Not exact matches
Because they still have poor head control and often experience flexion
of the head while in a sitting position, infants younger than 1 month in sitting devices might be
at increased risk of upper airway obstruction and oxygen desaturation.128, — , 132 In addition, there is
increasing concern about
injuries from falls resulting from car seats being placed on elevated surfaces.133, — , 137 An analysis
of CPSC data revealed 15 suffocation deaths between 1990 and 1997 resulting from car seats overturning after being placed on a bed, mattress, or couch.136 The CPSC also warns about the suffocation hazard to infants, particularly those who are younger than 4 months, who are carried in infant sling carriers.138 When infant slings are used for carrying, it is important to ensure that the infant's head is up and above the fabric, the face is visible, and that the nose and mouth are clear
of obstructions.
A recent meta - analysis
of 11 studies that investigated the association
of bed - sharing and SIDS revealed a summary OR
of 2.88 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.99 — 4.18) with bed - sharing.158 Furthermore, bed - sharing in an adult bed not designed for infant safety exposes the infant to additional
risks for accidental
injury and death, such as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, falls, and strangulation.159, 160 Infants, particularly those in the first 3 months
of life and those born prematurely and / or with low birth weight, are
at highest
risk, 161 possibly
because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has
increased,
because there have been
increased reports
of SUIDs occurring in high -
risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 165
Because the
risk of injury significantly
increases, we don't recommend ever exercising for more than an hour
at any one workout.
Because they can not defend themselves adequately against attacks by other animals, declawed cats who are allowed outdoors may be
at increased risk of injury or death.
The scale
of natural disasters has also
increased because of deforestation, environmental degradation, urbanization, and intensified climate variables.20 The distinctive health, behavioral, and psychosocial needs
of children subject them to unique
risks from these events.21 Extreme weather events place children
at risk for
injury, 22 loss
of or separation from caregivers, 21 exposure to infectious diseases, 23 and a uniquely high
risk of mental health consequences, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and adjustment disorder.24 Disasters can cause irrevocable harm to children through devastation
of their homes, schools, and neighborhoods, all
of which contribute to their physiologic and cognitive development.25