 |
|
|
|
 High-risk choking foods, including hot dogs, seeds and nuts, were more likely to require hospitalizations.
July 29th, 2013
12:01 AM ET
Should there be choking warning labels on food?Choking is a leading cause of injury in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, especially those four years and younger. Although the number of choking incidents involving toys and toy parts has gone down in the last 20 years due to manufacturer and federal government warnings, the number of food-choking cases in youngsters is still high. "We have done a great job in this country (of) preventing choking in children on toys, “says Dr. Gary Smith, co-author of a new study on choking injuries and a professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. “Since the 1990s we've had laws and regulations, systems where we can monitor these injuries when they happen. We have no such systems in place currently for food." The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, reviewed thousands of statistics on children who had choking-related emergency room visits between 2001 to 2009. The study authors found that an average of 12,400 children under the age of 15 were treated for non-fatal, food-related choking each year, which equals about 34 children per day. “That's because hot dogs, nuts and seeds are hard to chew," noted Smith. “The hot dog is the perfect size to block the airways, in a young child, so that's why those are much more dangerous foods to give to a child." More than 60% of the choking episodes happened in children 4 years of age and younger, according to the study. Choking incidents decreased as a child got older. After the age of 7 the number of cases remained relatively unchanged through age 14. Parents need to keep in mind the age of their children when giving them certain foods, the study authors warned, especially when it comes to newborns. There has always been discussion on when to start a baby on solid foods. Dr. Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician with the Children's Medical Group, in Atlanta, Georgia, says 4 months is a good starting point. “Before 4 months, foods can be a choking hazard” says Shu. "But if you wait much longer than 7 or 8 months then babies get really used to full liquid diet and may have a harder time adjusting to thicker textures.” Child experts note parents and caregivers should be aware of food choking prevention recommendations and guidelines. The AAP recommends children younger than 5 years of age should not be given hard candies or gum, and raw veggies and fruits should be cut into little pieces. Young children should be supervised while eating and should eat sitting down. In order to cut down food on related choking incidents, the study authors recommend placing warning labels on foods that pose a high choking risk for babies and children. They also believe a public awareness campaign should be designed to educate parents about the dangers of food-related choking among little ones. |
  About this blog
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest stories from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen and the CNN Medical Unit producers. They'll share news and views on health and medical trends - info that will help you take better care of yourself and the people you love.
 |
|
|
|
I agree to the fact that there should be a chocking warning labels on food like the veg and non veg labels. It will help reduce the injuries in children.
All foods are a "choking hazard". There isn't a food you CANT choke on (including Jello). Putting a "choke hazard" label on food won't help anyone. Your frigging stupid if you think otherwise.
Thanks Rick, this article is retarded along with the people that need it. Put idiot warnings on people.
Hi man~!~My Life is so lonely .How about you? Recently, I join a serious interracial singles dating site on__ MīxedSinglë. ℂ/o/м___ I just find my true love here, so I I strongly recommend this site . You interracial dating journey is just beginning! Meet singles living in your local area or in countries around the world. The common interest will help make dating easier and more effective. If you are single, have a try.
Rick is right, anything you can fit into your mouth, you can choke on.
Latex balloons are also a high risk to kids and should also have warning labels. All kids pop the balloons then eventually place them in their mouth to refill them with air. If kids swallow the balloon you will have to rush them to the ER.
They should have drowning caution labels on bottled water also then. What about being responsible enough to think for yourselves?
For those unfortunate children whose parents lack common sense, warning labels may be needed. When my children were small, I tacked the list of foods that were choking hazards from the AAP on the fridge. No one had hot dogs, grapes, baby carrots, etc. until after age 4. I took the choking thing very, very seriously. To this day, I shudder when I see a baby or small child eating grapes.
Obama Bin Laden and his boys think for us.
@Rodeo, don't you mean Fox News thinks for you?
Years ago, the 2 year old child of a man I worked with died from choking on a grape. Such a sad situation.
Rather than put warnings on a whole lot of foods, it would be a lot more simple and effective to just educate the parents. Many parents have no idea of how dangerous an ordinary food like a hot dog or a grape can be to a toddler.
Educate? Why? People inherently that choking on food is a possibility. If you're lucky, the food pops out. If not, hopefully someone is nearby to help. Education won't do a damn thing. We already know this stuff.
Well, Scott – some people are really stupid. And yet, they breed!
CNN, please make sure the doctors you ask about when babies should start solids have some sort of training in nutrition or gastrointestinal health. Any would do.
In my personal opinion there's too many regulated warnings on many of the items we purchase and/or consume. Be a responsible parent and cut food into small pieces for your children. Read a parenting book – there's a lot of useful information in there regarding hazards for children. Can't read – take a free class offered by your local health department on child care. The resources are out there – new regulations are just giving more people reasons to sue. How about teaching parents to be proper caregivers...
Actually, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life and not starting solids before then unless medically necessary. You can search the AAP website for this information. Many babies are not developmentally ready for solids before then. Make sure your source knows what he's talking about.
I'd say no hard candy for kids under 10. It's way too risky. Even then, they don't need hard candy.
I would never give a 6-year-old hard candy. And no lollypops either.
Absolutely. And they should not be allowed to go to a pool or water park before 12, because they could drown. They should not be allowed to ride a bike before 10, because they could fall and hurt themselves. They shouldn't play board games until 7, because again, choking hazards. In fact, children should be kept in a tightly sealed padded room until they're old enough to take care of themselves.
Or... Maybe we should just let kids learn from mistakes. Yes, some die. It happens. Daily. If we spend all our time making sure everyone is safe from any possible harm, we'll sacrifice the actual life we're trying to live. There's a reasonable amount of safety. These things are just going over board. That being said, we need to quit blaming society and putting rules on the masses simply because a few parents don't know how to take care of their children.
Seriously... There should be a test everyone has to pass before they're allowed to conceive.
Oh god no, no candy for children! And wrap them in bubble wrap and make them wear a helmet whenever they go out. It's just not worth the risk!! And NO running!
You should read this article and the comments.
Jay Reams–you obviously don't have children.
I educate people on safety for children and many parents don't come to our events because some beleive they know it all. Is important to be open minded because what is common sense to many, can be an eye opener to others.
Come on- really? Choking labels now? I don't even have kids and I know when watching toddlers to make sure the food I give them is cut up so small there is no choking risk. It's called common sense.
People who haven't the sense to monitor the foods given to youngsters aren't gonna read warning labels........we need warning labels to place over the current warning labels. I can see the warning label printed on a cooked hot dog. WARNING: COOK AT 200 DEGREES, PRODUCT CONTAINS BEEF, PORK , OTHER ANIMAL BYPRODUCTS AND SUSPECT ADDITIVES THAT MAY BE HARMFUL TO SMALL CHILDREN. PRODUCT, IF NOT EATEN CORRECTLY MAY INDUCE CHOKING IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 OR SENIORS OVER 80. REFRIGERATE AFTER USING. 🙂
Honestly, if you're stupid enough to give your child something they can choke on, you are too stupid to breed.
How much taxpayer money did this study cost us?
If the parents aren't bright enough to look at an item and realize it could be a choking hazard will they be able to or bother to read the label?
Chances are the kids won't be much brighter than the parents. Thats natural selection isn't it?
I went to a babysitting job as a teenager and as the parents left, I was searching for a 14-month old (there were three other kids) and found him in the den choking on an orange section one of the other kids gave him. I reached in and pulled it out, but it was scary. I had a bad episode with a Toosie Roll section as a teen. It tends to form a phlegm over your windpipe, and I couldn't breathe. So don't give those to kids under 10 IMO.
Having a child with ADHD, my son is at high risk for choking. I had the perform the heimlich on him already after he choked on a gumdrop candy and that was when he was seven-years-old. They do the same thing for toys, why not do it for foods as well. Parents may be smart to know the choking warnings already, but they also know the choking warnings with toys, and yet still many die from choking on them. This is something that should have been done a long time ago.
Perhaps you should just let him go.
Evidently the experience of choking isn't enough of a lesson to chew his food. Twice.
Or, like everything else, perhaps we should just ban all foods that pose a choking hazard, just so the lowest common denominator doesn't off itself while trying to do a basic human function.
Please also let him know that he can't breathe water.
Maybe all food in the store should come pre-cut up to protect us all? We can have a study on proper bite size done and have it taken care of fr us. Then if someone chokes, we have more people to sue because we have no responsibility ourselves!!
Natural selection??
Really – if he can't eat his food properly at that age feed him only mush til he gets it.
Let's not forget to not spill hot coffee from McDonald's on your lap. I hear it may burn.
If you need choking warnings to protect your kids, you don't deserve kids.
oh please, the warning labels have not helped at all, it has been scientifically proven people do not pay attention to warning labels. It's common sense, and toys have been made bigger so it is harder to choke on
This is the stupidest thing I've ever read. Period.
Silly Wadas-Willingham, two year olds can't read warning labels. 🙂
Joking aside, I can't see warning labels on foods having much of an impact here. People who can't fathom that small children can choke on things they put in their mouth probably aren't the people who will respond to warning lables (or be able to read them).
Also, think of the health risks involved. One thing is creating good eating habits as Dr. Jennifer Shu mentions. Another is the nutritional value of solid foods. Children need iron, kalium, proteines and fibers; you can't feed them on stuff from a blender forever.
I see more value in informing parents to remain by their small children as they eat and know how to do the heimlich maneuver on small children.
I've noticed that the staircase in my home has no warning label concerning the risk of falling while using the stairs. I'm gonna sue the builder for this outrageous oversight.
"Although the number of choking incidents involving toys and toy parts has gone down in the last 20 years due to manufacturer and federal government warnings, the number of food-choking cases in youngsters is still high."
So, the solution is to label any food that can be swallowed as a choking hazard, then come up with alternative food that can't be swallowed? I don't think you thought your cunning plan all the way through.
I Love big sausages,they are lip smacking Good.
Don't label dangerous foods, just outright ban them and criminalize their possession and distribution. No matter how clearly labelled, dangerous food still has the chance to cause harm to a child, and that's simply unacceptable. Children should not be forced to grow up in an environment that contains any sort of threat, danger, or obstacle to their self-actualization.
If it saves even one life, it's worth it.
Excellent. And raise insurance premiums to cover the possibility that someone might choke on a dangerous food by accident (or because they needed to eat), making sure that all food, except that taken intravenously, is considered dangerous.
As you no doubt perceive, the appeal-to-emotion claim that something will "SAVE LIVES" is the reason many or our freedoms are being lost and we are beset by regulation on all sides.
Why isn't there a link to email this article? I want to email it to my caregivers. Please make this change CNN. Im not on Facebook to share articles with everyone I know!
The url is at the top of your browser. Highlight it, copy it, and paste it into an email. It's really very easy.
Idiots
Carrots are the same size as hotdogs but... uh.. you're not feeding your kids carrots now are you?
CNN, you did this same article basically three years ago. http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/02/22/children.choking/index.html
what's next tripping warnings on shoes?
We don't need labels on food. what we need is a society not being over run by complete asshats with no common sense, responsibility, or accountability.
Working in restaurants for nearly 10 years now I have had the displeasure of watching just about every disgusting mannerism known to man as well as the stupidest of the stupid when it comes to society, and the unfortunate front seat view of watching three different people choke one of which I applied the heimlich myself. One was a child approximately 3, the other two adults well into their 40's. In the child's case it was a chunk of a corn dog that the parent stupidly just gave them the whole dog on a stick and continued to talk with her friends, the saddest part is that it was one of the friends that noticed the choking child and moved quickly to dislodge it while the mother sat there freaking out. The first adult was at a table I had to serve and they "were in a hurry" scarfing down their food as fast as possible. The woman at the table, apparently forgetting to chew as she inhaled her salad, ended up choking on a crouton. The man I had to give the heimlich was with a large group of people (pathetic that none of them knew how to act fast or even what to do) but every time i passed the table they were guzzling down beer and talking and laughing and shoving whatever they could reach into their mouth. one person accidentally spit half their mouthful on me while refilling their water after someone said something funny. as for the man that choked, NEWS FLASH PEOPLE, Sliders, while they are smaller are NOT bite sized hamburgers. This moron apparently thought so. In short... PARENTS.. BE PARENTS not mindless imbeciles, know what and how small things need to be to feed your kid! Adults, be adults, chew your food, talk only when your mouth is not full, eat slower. stop being disgusting slobs. i hear your life expectancy is higher when you take care of yourself.
Choking labels on food. Come on, what's next, reminding people to breathe.
I find it hard to think of a food that would be impossible to choke on (or in the case of liquids or mashed food, go down the wrong lane, to a similar effect). So I guess this means everything you'd might ever ingest would be so labelled?
If parents are so irresponsible to not realise that their toddler is SMALL and can choke, they won't pay any attention to labels. People nowadays are too lazy and just give their kids grownup foods.
Add croutons to list of choking hazards.
contact:_________________((Robinson.buckler)) @ yahoo. com,,.........................www. robinbuckler. com................. is certainly the best online and................. his result is 100% guarantee. ...............................He restored my broken relationship just in 48 hours…………He cured me from herpes virus through herbal means
п»їhttps://bit.ly/34RxuK7 – Sex without obligation in your city
https://hot-desire.com/T1kMpvjB?dir=main
– Flirting in your city
@@@==
very useful tips to go by with online dating site
try looking for legal online dating sites. You should be aware of someone who is actually fantastic really was the actual other hand novice. will need have confidence in intuition.
usually disclose accurate info before feel at ease more or less doing so. furthermore,possibly even do not outright extend an person's name, physical contact portions, back home take care of, together tips the place other ones will most likely check your report.
method dating vietnamese women extreme caution in extremely having faith in other people. get started with practical to generate steps. take your time in merging value the individuals self-respect then reasons. take notice training routine families connect.
ask a photo of one's eventual come close to matching, Not even if you need when they are trendy. suggestions, Ask for a couple of graphics in numerous setting: traditional, amateur, in the garden, and furthermore on the floor coverings. in that way you may have an inkling of what on earth the person seems to be like.
5. do not just conversation using a web based
an electronic speak won't be sufficient. talking via the telephone within order to measure the social and consequently message skillset of your personal day. protect against phone calls the. go bbb from your mobile perhaps a cell sales space. Only when completely acquainted if you ever ever give house variety.
6. get together only remember that completely ready
Meet on condition that you feel guarded and able to meet your own wedding date. not really genuinely feel need or confident to meet your partner even if he or she contends, If an individual yet in position.
as soon as you to be able to finally match up, absorb associated with violent illustrates, excessive unnecessary aggravation, on the other hand surges to master impulse everyone.
8. exceed definitive held in a purchase situate
if perhaps encounter the actual court, Especially at last, find the puppy in a secure put in. explain to a person what kind of person your agreed delivery date will be in addition your blueprints for the night. decided a moment within your information somewhere your family may well contact you and inquire if it is all totally o. k,right.
https://bit.ly/3pn28mx – Flirting in your city
https://bit.ly/2I3ZL7m – Sex without obligation
Best view i have ever seen !
https://roulettekr.com
Best view i have ever seen !
예스벳88
When I originally commented I clicked the -Notify me when new surveys are added- checkbox and already every time a comment is added I buy four emails with the exact same comment. Will there be in any manner it is possible to remove me from that service? Thanks!
http://yourmatrixcashmachine.com
I like what you guys are up also. Such clever work and reporting! Keep up the excellent works guys I¡¦ve incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it'll improve the value of my web site 🙂
https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/
I am truⅼy thankful to the holder of this website who hɑs shared thіs wonderful
piece of writing at at this time.
wonderful issues altogether, you simply won a brand new reader. What may you recommend in regards to your publish that you just made a few days ago? Any certain?
https://www.electricpercolatorcoffeepot.com/10-top-coffee-bloggers/
There are several regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) that address specific hazards with children's toys. The main regulation is the Toys Regulations, which address a wide range of mechanical, flammability, toxicological, electrical, thermal and other hazards associated with children's toys. Other regulations, such as those listed below, may also apply to a specific toy, depending on the toy's design, construction, contents and, in some cases, how it is marketed.
카지노사이트
https://nextsetup88.com
Just commenting to show my support. Your post is well thought out Nice job!
http://www.ardenneweb.eu/archive?body_value=3Cbr3E++Andrew+Cuomo+tweeted+a+public+name+to+action+for+22creativity22+to+curb+the+lack+of+requirements+wanted+by+medical+workers+to+prevent+contraction+of+the+virus.+22Trying+to+isolate+as+much+as+doable+within+the+house+is+really+a+very+powerful+half2C22+mentioned+Andrew+Klee2C+Infection+Prevention+Affiliate+at+Arnot+Health.+For+effective+prevention+of+the+unfold+of+a+virus+just+like+the+coronavirus2C+masks+must+be+worn+by+the+inhabitants+early+and+all+the+time.+Including+additional+instructions+on+prime+of+all+the+things+we+are+being+requested+to+do+to+cease+COVID-19+might+lead+to+overload+and+fatigue.+Coakley27s+instructions+show+find+out+how+to+make+masks+for+two+adults+and+one+child+from+the+identical+minimize+of+fabric.+In+response+to+a+report+within+the+Huffington+Submit2C+filter+materials+like+HEPA+and+polypropylene+must+be+placed+between+two+layers+of+fabric+like+cotton2C+silk+or+nylon+when+the+masks+are+being+produced.3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E++3Cbr3E++Maker+Mask+printing+respirator-model+masks:+Tech+veteran+Jonathan+Roberts+and+3D-printing+22savant22+Rory+Larson+have+teamed+with+other+members+of+industry2C+health+care+and+authorities+to+launch+Maker+Mask2C+a+Seattle+nonprofit+creating+medically+endorsed2C+reusable+protective+masks+utilizing+on+a+regular+basis+3D+printers.+Consolation+is+vital:+Dan+Shapiro2C+CEO+of+3D+printing+startup+Glowforge2C+said+in+a+video+(above)+and+weblog+publish+that+the+company+is+mobilizing+printers+to+get+a+million+22ear+savers22+made+and+distributed+to+essential+staff+on+the+front+lines+of+the+disaster.+In+these+instances2C+earlier+than+you+go+away+dwelling2C+one+of+many+essential+objects+you+grab+earlier+than+heading+out+the+door+may+be+a+protective+face+mask.+The+Sew+Useful+Brigade+was+founded+shortly+after+the+coronavirus+(COVID-19)+pandemic+unfold+the+world+over+and+medical+communities+all+through+the+United+States+experienced+important+shortages+of+essential+private+protective+equipment2C+together+with+medical+grade+face+masks.3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E++Save+1/3+on+selected+Olay+(3)The+very+best+For+Acne-Prone+Skin:+Laikou+Matcha+Mud+MaskProtect+Life+N95+Particulate+Respirator+Disposable+Mud+MaskPUREME+POLLUTION+MASK+WITH+ACTIVATED+CARBON+FILTER3Cbr3E++Unfortunately2C+according+to+Canada27s+Chief+Medical+Officer+Dr.+David+Williams2C+the+masks+won27t+essentially+protect+you+from+catching+the+virus.+Kaiser+Health+News+has+reported+that+hospitals+are+getting+fewer+masks+than+requested+from+their++suppliers+-+-+http://www.encyclopedia.com/searchresults.aspx3Fq3Dsuppliers2520-++only+4425+of+the+N95+masks+and+8225+of+the+surgical+masks+they27ve+ordered+-+according+to+a+survey+launched+March+2+by+Premier2C+a+group-buying+group+that+procures+provides+for+42C000+U.S.+Dr.+Nirav+Shah2C+director+of+the+Maine+Middle+for+Disease+Management+and+Prevention2C+has+said+repeatedly+that+the+state+continues+to+press+the+federal+authorities+to+release+extra+provides2C+especially+these+gadgets+that+are+crucial+in+order+for+well+being+care+employees+to+do+their+jobs.++If+you+have+virtually+any+inquiries+regarding+wherever+in+addition+to+how+to+make+use+of+best+face+masks2C++https://bestfacemasksandppe.com+-+https://bestfacemasksandppe.com/+2C2C+you27ll+be+able+to+e-mail+us+with+the+internet+site.+The+results+indicated+that+putting+a+face+mask+on+the+infectious+source+might+management+outward+leakage+of+infectious+particles.+Centers+for+Illness+Control+and+Prevention+doesnE28099t+recommend+face+masks+for+those+who+arenE28099t+sick+or+caring+for+somebody+with+the+illness.+An+efficient+face+mask+is+one+that+matches+well+across+the+nostril2C+mouth+and+chin2C+offering+a+seal+that+doesnE28099t+let+air+in+across+the+sides2C+she+says.+Though+there27s+at+the+moment+no+vaccine+in+opposition+to+coronavirus2C+the+CDC+recommends+taking+preventative+action+equivalent+to+avoiding+shut+contact+with+people+who+find+themselves+sick2C+overlaying+your+cough+or+sneeze+with+a+tissue2C+and+avoiding+touching+your+eyes2C+nostril2C+and+mouth.3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E++3Cbr3E++And+donE28099t+let+sporting+a+face+mask+provide+you+with+a+false+sense+of+safety:+you+may+still+turn+into+contaminated+whereas+sporting+one2C+and+washing+your+hands+often+is+important+whether+or+not+you+put+on+a+mask+or+not.+Carrying+a+cloth+mask+will+not+completely+protect+you+from+contracting+the+brand+new+coronavirus2C+however+it+could+possibly+enormously+cut+back+the+potential+for+spreading+it2C+whether+or+not+you+are+showing+symptoms+or+not.+People+who+wore+cloth+masks+have+been+significantly+more+prone+to+catch+a+virus2C+the+crew+discovered.+Faculty+tools+put+to+work+at+residence:+Ayan+Gupta2C+a+17-year-previous+scholar+at+Tesla+STEM+High+school+in+Redmond2C+Wash.2C+teamed+with+classmates+to+use+his+schoolE28099s+3D+printers+in+his+own+residence+to+make+clips+for+cotton+face+masks.+Nevertheless2C+a+more+recent+overview+in+2015+concluded+that+healthcare+employees+are+extra+protected+by+respirators+compared+to+surgical+masks2C+particularly+when+the+illness+is+extreme2C+lethal+and+no+remedy+or+vaccine+is+on+the+market.C2B9+The+COVID-19+pandemic+fulfils+these+criteria.+He+additionally+noted+that+while+the+corporate+doesn27t+ship+its+products+internationally2C+within+the+final+30+days+it+has+bought+between+1+million+and+a+pair+of+million+masks+to+consumers+who+then+sent+them+to+others+in+China+and+Hong+Kong.+But+due+to+produce+shortages2C+health+care+employees+are+having+to+repeatedly+put+on+the+respirators2C+elevating+questions+on+whether+or+not+the+masks+are+getting+contaminated+from+repeated+exposures+and+removals.3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E+3Cbr3E++3Cbr3E++Have+more+questions+about+how+to+guard+your+self+or+your+liked+ones+from+coronavirus3F+Many+questions+stay+about+the+best+way+to+best+use+fabric+masks:+How+do+you+decontaminate+them3F+1.+Reduce+out+two+10-by-6-inch+rectangles+of+cotton+fabric.+Use+tightly+woven+cotton2C+equivalent+to+quilting+fabric+or+cotton+sheets.+Quilting+material+can+be+utilized2C+however+when+you27ve+got+these+different+materials+you+may+layer+them+to+be+simpler.+1.+Place+the+template+on+a+single+layer+of+the+T-shirt.+Sporting+a+single+mask+for+multiple+patients+is+22something+that+we27d+normally+by+no+means+do2C22+Witt+says.+So2C+what+does+science+say+about+carrying+masks+for+the+coronavirus3F+Moreover2C+donning+an+uncomfortable2C+awkward+mask+could+lead+some+people+to+touch+their+faces+more2C+some+argued.+We+should+also+encourage+others+to+cowl+their+faces+too.3Cbr3E+
I regard something really special in this web site.
https://bonuslikes.com/product-tag/cheap-twitter-likes/