Developmental and social factors in Nigerian children's accidents
1991; Wiley; Volume: 17; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1365-2214.1991.tb00705.x
ISSN1365-2214
Autores Tópico(s)Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
ResumoSummary Accidents to children are discussed in terms of developmental and social factors in Nigeria. The types of accidents involving children and age trends in accident incidence are reported. Physical, perceptual, cognitive and social development are discussed. Social factors identified are family variables, the physical environment, and attitudes and folk beliefs.
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