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The Founder of 'Mom Central' Says that--Especially during the Summer--Parents and Caregivers Must Avoid Leaving Kids Alone in a Car
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IT'S NEVER SAFE TO LEAVE A CHILD ALONE IN A CAR.
AND, JULY IS TYPICALLY THE HOTTEST MONTH OF THE YEAR--WHICH MAKES IT EVEN MORE IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN AGAINST HEATSTROKE IN VEHICLES.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO STACY DEBROFF--THE FOUNDER OF "MOM
CENTRAL"...
(DEBROFF):
"IN MERE MINUTES, THE INSIDE OF A PARKED CAR CAN HEAT UP TO LIFE-THREATENING
TEMPERATURES--EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN. AND, MAKING IT MORE DANGEROUS, A
CHILD'S BODY CAN HEAT UP THREE- TO FIVE-TIMES FASTER THAN THAT OF AN ADULT.
EACH YEAR, AN AVERAGE OF 37 YOUNG LIVES ARE LOST, FROM BEING LEFT UNATTENDED IN AN
AUTOMOBILE--WITH MOST VICTIMS UNDER TWO YEARS OLD. BUT, THESE DEATHS CAN BE PREVENTED.
ESPECIALLY DURING THIS HOT SEASON, REMEMBER: NEVER, EVER LEAVE KIDS ALONE IN A
CAR--EVEN FOR A SECOND. SUMMER SHOULD BE A TIME FOR FAMILIES TO RELAX AND ENJOY;
DON'T LET IT TURN INTO A TRAGEDY."
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"AUTO-ALLIANCE"-DOT-ORG-SLASH-"HEATSTROKE".
