Prevention of lawnmower injuries in children

Abstract

While we can legislate all we want and devise countless safety devices, the fact remains that the primary responsibility must be with parents and families. Perhaps the only way this can be accomplished is with a vigorous public awareness and education campaign. If a parent or grandparent could see the devastation caused by these injuries to other children, perhaps they would think twice before allowing a child to operate a power mower or to be a passenger on a riding mower. Young children should never be allowed to play in the vicinity of a person who is operating a mower. Physicians should be involved in this education effort. These injuries are preventable.