Child plummets from balcony in Pavlodar, aged just 9 years
Recent incidents involving children falling from windows have raised concerns about the safety of homes, particularly for those above ground level. In Pavlograd, two tragic events occurred within a span of two days, involving a 2-year-old boy and a 9-year-old child with special needs.
On July 18, a 2-year-old boy from Aksu was admitted to the hospital after falling out of a window. The boy, who is currently in the intensive care unit, has been diagnosed with a catatonic state, second-degree traumatic shock, closed head injury, concussion, closed chest injury, arm fractures, internal organ damage, and bruising. His condition is heavy but stable.
The following day, a 9-year-old boy with special needs fell from a 9-story building in Pavlograd. The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation, with some speculating that the child might have been beaten and thrown out instead of falling from the building.
These incidents have sparked a call for effective strategies to prevent window falls and protect children.
Immediate protective steps include installing window guards or stops, moving furniture away from windows, closing and locking windows when children are present, and supervising young children. It is also essential to educate family members about the dangers of open windows and the importance of keeping younger siblings away from them.
Additional safety measures include considering window safety devices, ensuring regular maintenance of windows and screens, and promoting community awareness about window safety.
However, it is crucial not to rely on screens alone for child safety, as they are not designed to prevent falls. Similarly, unsecured furniture and permanent shutters or screens designed for weather protection are not effective in preventing child falls.
In the Soviet times, rules and norms kept windows and sockets out of reach of children. As society has evolved, the influx of Western and Chinese products has led to changes in window size and other safety issues. Some argue that the production of windows with such frames could prevent children from falling.
In response to these incidents, Uruinimgina has installed safety locks on all windows since the children were born, and the building in question has a window in the entrance hall that only opens from the top, which a child cannot reach.
Ilias, a concerned parent, expresses concern about children dying due to lack of safety measures, specifically unsecured windows. He urges the community to take action to protect their children.
Some people believe that the rulers and officials do not consider the reasons behind these changes, leading to a lack of child-friendly designs in homes and public spaces.
In conclusion, to prevent children from falling out of windows, it is essential to install window guards or stops, move furniture away from windows, keep windows closed and locked when possible, and never rely on screens alone. Education and supervision are also essential. These steps can dramatically reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities among young children.
- The recent incidents in Pavlograd, involving a 2-year-old boy and a 9-year-old child with special needs falling from windows, have highlighted the need for greater health-and-wellness focus on child safety, specifically regarding window falls.
- To address this issue, science and general-news outlets are advocating for the use of window guards or stops, as well as education about the dangers of open windows, as immediate protective steps.
- In light of the concerns raised by these incidents, crime-and-justice investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances around the 9-year-old child's fall, while mental-health professionals are treating the 2-year-old boy who sustained severe injuries.
