Domestic accidents in paediatrics

The incidence of domestic accidents is high in both developing and industrialized countries.During the confinement period schooling sports activities and children's nursery activities came to a halt. Several studies have reported an increase in the incidence of domestic accidents during this period. Domestic accidents are frequent and sometimes serious. Since the launch of containment measures during the COVID-19 pandemic a relative increase in the incidence of domestic accidents among children has been observed without there being an increase in the overall incidence during the COVID-19 period.