TABLE 5.3Key strategies to prevent falls among children

StrategyEffectivePromisingInsufficient evidenceIneffectiveHarmful
Implementing multifaceted community programmes such as “Children Can’t Fly”     
Redesigning nursery furniture and other products     
Establishing playground standards for the depth of appropriate surface material,height of equipment and maintenanceand educating the public     
Legislating for window guards     
Using stair gates and guard rails     
Conducting supportive home visitation and education for at-risk families     
Holding mass media campaigns directed at parents, health workers     
Providing appropriate paediatric acute care     
Raising awareness through educational campaigns     
Implementing housing and building codes     
Covering wells and ditches and removing hazards     

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