Falls: Over 330,000 children hospitalized in Brazil in 10 years
In the first half of 2026 alone, nearly 15,000 children under the age of 10 were hospitalized following falls. From 2016 to 2025, the total reached 330,000 hospitalizations, an average of 33,000 per year. The data stem from a survey by the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics (SBP) based on records from the Hospital Information System of Brazil’s national public health system, the SUS. Notícias relacionadas:Brazil: Hypertension affects 28% of children, adolescents.Over 30 million Brazilian children are exposed to climate risks.According to the SBP, accidents are among the situations that require
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