In Latvia, various injuries, accidents, drowning and other external causes of death are the most common for children under 5 years of age. Every year, children suffer injuries of varying severity and die as a result of predictable and preventable circumstances, and at home.

In Latvia, various injuries, accidents, drowning and other external causes of death are the most common for children under 5 years of age. Every year, children suffer injuries of varying severity and die as a result of predictable and preventable circumstances, and at home. In order to protect children from injuries that can negatively affect their physical and mental health, as well as endanger their lives, specialists have prepared comprehensive information for everyone (parents, grandparents and other caregivers), including recommendations on how to make the environment safe for children, as well as what to pay special attention to in order to minimize the risk of child trauma.