Making roads safer for children in the Philippines
Injury and violence is a major killer of children under 18 years old. According to the World Health Organization, around 2,270 children die every day as a result of unintentional injuries. Road traffic injury has become more fatal than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and diarrheal diseases, killing an estimated 1.35 million people each year. In the…, Ten road safety tips for children , , Stop and be aware when crossing roads. Do not rush. Look at your left and right, and at all directions. Be cautious before crossing roads. Listen to traffic signals when crossing roads. Don’t use gadgets while crossing the road. Think twice before crossing roads. Only cross the road when traffic is favorable. Stay calm and do not run when crossing…