NIHR Signal: Simple preventative actions by parents linked to fewer child injuries

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Dissemination Centre has published an NIHR Signal based on the Keeping Children Safe Programme of Research, led by Professor Denise Kendrick in the Division of Primary Care.

The Signal, published on 3 October 2017, is called "Simple preventive actions by parents linked to fewer child injuries" and includes an expert commentary from Professor Yvonne Doyle, Director for London, Public Health England.

To find out more about this research:

• View the NIHR Signal
  

• Read the full report: Kendrick D, Ablewhite J, Achana F, et al. Keeping Children Safe: a multicentre programme of research to increase the evidence base for preventing unintentional injuries in the home in the under-fives. Programme Grants Appl Res. 2017;5(14).

• Visit the Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Research Website

Read about what makes an NIHR Signal.