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Here's a project that will give you insight into accidents, and maybe help you prevent them. The original project used a survey method to gather data, which you could also do. Another approach for data collection that you might try would be to use published articles from the pediatric medical literature. Finding a pediatrician or pediatric orthopedist who is willing to be your mentor for this project would be helpful. (Idea from Caito, 2003)Bibliography
Caito, N., 2003. "What Bone Do Children Break the Most and What Is the Main Cause?" California State Science Fair Project Abstract [accessed February 1, 2006] http://cssf.usc.edu/History/2003/Projects/J1702.pdf.
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This project explores topics key to Good Health and Well-Being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
This project explores topics key to Good Health and Well-Being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
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Science Buddies Staff.
"What Bone Do Children Break Most Often, and What Is the Main Cause?" Science Buddies,
20 Nov. 2020,
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project-ideas/Soc_p023/sociology/children-break-which-bones.
Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.
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What Bone Do Children Break Most Often, and What Is the Main Cause?
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Last edit date: 2020-11-20
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