Indicator: Childhood Accidents

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What we know from research

What the data indicates about Mildura
CHILDHOOD ACCIDENTS
Localities characterised by low-income households, single parent families, limited education and unemployment have higher rates of childhood accidents with low income being of particular significance. Increased levels of maternal education and increased maternal age are associated with decreased risk of serious accidents involving children.
According to 2003/’04 hospital treatment records, with the exception of Ouyen and ‘Rest of Wentworth,’ the rate of childhood accidents (0-18 years) within the Mildura sub-regions is two or more times that of the rest of Victoria (60.5 per 1,000 children). Wentworth has a rate of childhood accidents 1.8 times the state average and Ouyen has a rate marginally lower than the remainder of the state.
There has been a general incremental increase across the surveyed areas since 2001/’02. The results suggest the possible need for further educational campaigns directed to schools and families indicating the dangers and risks that lead to accidents.

RATE OF CHILDHOOD ACCIDENTS OVER THREE YEARS (2001/02 – 2003-04)
Source: Victorian Injury Surveillance and Applied Research Accident Research Centre Monash University 2005

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 6 February 2007