11. DSHS policy also requires an independent review of unexpected child deaths, including those attributed to SIDS and accidents. 12. He has worked for CPS for six years but investigated his first child death in January. 13. He runs the Safe Kids Campaign to reduce child deaths by injury. 14. In fact, it says, there are more gun-related child deaths in America than American battle casualties during the entire Vietnam war. 15. In recent years, child cancer deaths have actually declined due to earlier detection and improved treatment. 16. It boasted high literacy rates and low percentages of child deaths. 17. Its charge is to examine the records from each child death to determine whether it could have been prevented. 18. Janece Keetch, statewide coordinator for child fatality review teams, said the teams have been able to educate communities about how to reduce child deaths. 19. Kerr is a member of the state Child Fatality Review Team, a volunteer group that helps analyze the causes of child deaths. 20. Last year, a rash of similar child deaths nationwide caused by air bags prompted federal officials to issue warnings about the risks to children. |