The Safest Place In America? The Big Apple
What’s the safest place in America for a child to grow up?
The answer may be really surprising, it’s none other than the Big Apple, New York City. Injuries to children from car accidents alone, are half the national average.
This is admittedly surprising, due to the city being so large and busy it’s still possibly one of the safest places to raise a child in relation to national statistics.
Most of the fatal injuries stemmed from preventable accidents, such as children playing with fire.
“New York City is a remarkably safe place to grow up,” said Health Commissioner Thomas Farley, “but these findings remind us how much safer it could be. Children shouldn’t die of preventable causes. Through collective and individual action, we can all help forestall these tragedies.
From the article.
The article was quite surprising and really a fascinating read.
Now, I admittedly am incredibly biased. I’ve spent my life only about two hours away from Manhattan, and make it a point to go into the city as much as I can. Saying I love it there is possibly the largest understatement I could make. The hustle and bustle, the museums, and the rest of it. There a lot to love about New York City, and this just adds into it.
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