Increased rate of foreign bodies ingested by children – Difference between deaths

Young children have a much weaker immune system than adults. This exposes them to a higher risk of catching diseases because their body is not strong enough nor ready for the different bacteria and viruses ingested.

However, a new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the National Children's Hospital has shown that younger children are encountering more and more foreign bodies.

This increase was noted by badysis of data provided by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), which allows children to consume foreign bodies for 20 years. This study included 759,000 children under six years old. The results showed a 91.5% increase in the rate of foreign body ingestion, which represents a huge value. The number of children affected by foreign bodies has doubled daily since 1995.

The study was led by Danielle Orsagh-Yentis, a gastrointestinal pathology fellow at the National Children's Hospital. He commented on his study and the results in these terms: "The dramatic increase in the number of foreign body injuries over the 21-year study period, coupled with the number and depth of injuries, is a concern. There is a need to continue promoting product rights and regulations to ensure the safety of children, and the evidence shows that vigilance, guidance and regulations are effective. "

This should be something to consider to solve or change because of the fact that the health of our children is in danger because of a certain lifestyle that we provide as parents.