Road crashes main cause of child death in UAE

                                 

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death among infants and are responsible for 63 per cent of deaths among children in the UAE. This percentage is above the global average of child fatalities caused by vehicles. Although this is a major problem in the UAE, only one law has been passed concerning child restraint in vehicles that says children ten years and older sitting in the passenger seat must wear a seat belt. Campaigns are held annually to raise awareness of the importance of child car seats. A very small percentage of child passengers wear seat belts; this has a large impact on the traffic injury and death rate in the UAE. Child car seat restraints can reduce risks by 50-75 per cent. Child safety seats aren’t only designed for infants and toddlers. Today there are car seats made to accommodate children throughout their various stages of growth. People are unaware of how serious injuries and deaths can result from not wearing a seat belt. Campaigns teach parents and children about car seat safety. They have a goal of reducing road deaths and serious injuries. Donated car seats are distributed during workshops and lectures.