Accidents – not only road accidents, which are the most frequent, but also household accidents – are a major cause of death and serious injury between the ages of 5 and 19. In the case of household accidents, the great majority derives from the natural curiosity of the child to experience the world, hence the need to take precautions in all spaces of living and moving. Learn what to do: listening to the Hospital da Luz Podcast with pediatrician Ana Relógio Fernandes . The Hospital da Luz Podcast is available on platforms Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcast and also on YouTube. Follow the podcast How to prevent accidents with children and youths? The pediatrician answers. Google | iTunes | Spotify The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
