Abstract

Purpose: A preventable cause of unintentional injury in young children < 5 years is window falls. The STOP THE FALLS initiative, an education-based and product distribution campaign that encourages community-based interventions and partnerships, was created in 2002 to reduce the number of window falls in the city of Chicago. Citywide poster displays on public transportation, distribution of brochures, television and radio public announcements, health fairs, and press conferences were used to promote the safety message. Partnerships with aldermen, community agencies, and Housing and …

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