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Average casualties per year
| Age |
All injuries |
% children |
Head injuries |
% children |
% head |
| 0 - 3 yrs |
2,900 |
13% |
660 |
14% |
23% |
| 4 - 8 yrs |
8,600 |
39% |
2,300 |
49% |
27% |
| 9 - 14 yrs |
10,000 |
47% |
1,700 |
37% |
17% |
| Totals 0 - 14 yrs |
22,000 |
100% |
4.700 |
100% |
21% |
Source: Source: Injury Surveillance System 1998-2000. Consumer Safety Institute, NL
Note: All numbers appear to be rounded.