Third International Conference on Injury Prevention and Control

Parent awareness and attitudes survey From the Alberta SAFE KIDS Campaign, a report of a telephone interview survey with 276 parents ofchildren under age 15. Surprisingly, perhaps, 'accidents' were viewed as the most worrisome risk to children -named by 44%,`of respondents.Altogether 25% reported their children had an injury requir- ing medical attention within the past year but only about one half of these parents thought the injury could be prevented.More than 80%, ofparents favoured bicycle helmet legis- lation for children (Joanne Vincenten, Edmonton; Carol Beringer, Alberta).Fact sheets from SAFE KIDS Alberta An excellent set of fact sheets from Alberta SAFE KIDS Campaign are available on the following topics: child safety seats, tram- poline related injuries, toy safety, bicycle safety, poisonous plants, home safety check- list, child pedestrian injury, and playground safety.These are well designed, cleverly and concisely written, and make good use of a simple three column, three colour format (JV).Child Safety News The June 1996 issue, edited by Jan Shield, and originated from the Royal Children's Hospital Safety Centre (Flemington Road, Parkville 3052, Victoria, Australia) concen- trates heavily on transport issues.Among the more controversial issues excerpted are school bus safety, cost effectiveness of com- pulsory bicycle helmets, a for and against debate on cycle helmets for children, seatbelt use and income, airbag associated fatal injuries, adult accompaniment and risk of pedestrian injury.If you only have time to read one 'journal digest', this is the one I recommend.