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Bicycle Injuries……………………………  \n2. Drowning…………………………………  \n…………………………31  \n……………………………………39  \n3. Falls……………………………………………………………  \n4. Fire and Burns……………………………………………………………………………45  \n5. Homicide…………………………………………………………………………………53  \n6. Motor Vehicle Occupant Injuries……………………………………63  \n7. Pedestrian vs. Motor Vehicle Injuries………………………73  \n8. Poisoning………………………………………………………………………………………81  \n9. Suffocation………………………………………………………………………………………89  \n10. Suicide…………………………………………………………………………………………97  \nAppendix:Methods and Data…………………………………………………………103  \n# Executive Summary\n\nInjuries cause significant mortality and morbidity among California's children.Therefore,prevention andcontrol continue to be important public health concerns for prevention workers,policy makers,academi-cians,and parents and other caretakers.The purpose of this report is to provide data to support theprevention efforts of these constituencies.  \nThis report addresses the most serious pediatric injuries only those resulting in death or hospitalizationamong California residen","cbCaij0vB4yCbBlk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij0vB4yCbBlk","pdf",7102455,108,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Special Topics (Alphabetical Order)\n## Bicycle Injuries\n## Drowning\n## Falls\n## Fire and Burns\n## Homicide\n## Motor Vehicle Occupant Injuries\n## Pedestrian vs. Motor Vehicle Injuries\n## Poisoning\n## Suffocation\n## Suicide\n# Appendix: Methods and Data","[{\"question\":\"What is the scope of the report on pediatric injuries in California?\",\"answer\":\"The report addresses the most serious pediatric injuries, limited to cases resulting in death or hospitalization among California residents under 21.\"},{\"question\":\"What major injury trends are reported for 1985–1994?\",\"answer\":\"All intentional injuries increased 69% due to rapid growth in homicide, while unintentional injuries (such as drowning) declined 24%.\"},{\"question\":\"Which injury causes are reported as leading in 1994?\",\"answer\":\"In 1994, the top fatal causes listed are homicide, motor vehicle occupant injuries, and suicide. 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