Non-fatal injury rates among the “left-behind children” of rural China

Abstract

A large proportion of students in the schools of rural Macheng are left-behind children. Left-behind children have a higher injury rate than those in the care of both parents. This may be important in the development of injury prevention strategies in rural communities in China.

Agricultural exposures and farm-related injuries among adolescents in rural China

“…In China, with the development of the economy and technology, more machinery is being used in farm work. In addition, large numbers of adult farmers have migrated to cities to find jobs; many leave their children at home, thus increasing the children's exposure to farm work 2. Examining the risk of farm-related injuries among children is especially pertinent in China because the agricultural enterprises are family owned and operated.…”

Poor Supervision Leading to Carbon Monoxide Intoxication in a Burned Child

“…Therefore, supervisors should not take the risk of leaving their little children at home alone for a long time. Unfortunately, there are many left-behind children in China [9,10], especially in rural areas.…”

Injury-related childhood mortality in migrant households in a southern city of China

“…International organisations, the Chinese government, local public health policymakers, and researchers are increasingly recognising the impact of injuries on childhood morbidity and mortality 2 10 19 21 31. Future injury control programmes in China need to target drowning and traffic safety among young children and suffocation among infants as top priorities.…”