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http://www.cpsc.gov//PageFiles/108985/tipover2011.pdf

Of the estimated annual average of 43,400 emergency department-treated injuries (2008–2010) and the 293 reported fatalities occurring between 2000 and 2010, staff noted the following:
Victims Estimated emergency department-treated injuries:
  • 25,300 (58%) involved children, under age 18 years;
  • 15,100 (35%) involved adults, ages 18 through 59 years; and
  • 3,000 (7%) involved seniors, ages 60 years and older.
Reported fatalities:
  • 245 (84%) involved children, victim ages 1 month to 8 years;
  • 13 (4%) involved adults, victimages 31 years to 59 years; and
  • 35 (12%) involved seniors, victimages 61 years to 96 years.

 

 

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