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. 2001 Jun;107(6):1480-1.
doi: 10.1542/peds.107.6.1480.

Lawn mower-related injuries to children

M J Bull, P Agran, H G Gardner, D Laraque, S H Pollack, G A Smith, H R Spivak, M Tenebein, R A Brenner, S Bryn, C Neverman, R A Schieber, R Stanwick, D Tinsworth, V Garcia, R Tanz, M L Katcher, H Newland; Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention

Lawn mower-related injuries to children

M J Bull et al. Pediatrics. 2001 Jun.

Abstract

Lawn mower-related injuries to children are relatively common and can result in severe injury or death. Many amputations during childhood are caused by power mowers. Pediatricians have an important role as advocates and educators to promote the prevention of these injuries.

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