A report reveals that falls account for 43.4% of child hospitalizations in Brazil, with over 55,000 cases recorded. Burns follow with 19.6% of admissions, while road accidents are the third leading cause. In 2025, hospitalizations related to accidents increased by 5.4% compared to the previous year. The majority of these incidents are preventable, highlighting the importance of prevention and adult vigilance.
Falls, the main cause of child hospitalizations in Brazil
This article was updated at 10:40.