Ban window blinds with accessible cords to protect children, experts say

Despite safety improvements, fatal accidents linked to children becoming entangled in window blind cords and chains continue to occur, say researchers

Window blinds with accessible cords or chains should be banned, say researchers, as figures show children continue to die from strangulation despite improvements in safety.

The team say that on average about one child a month in the US has a fatal accident, typically after becoming entangled in cords or chains, and many more are injured.

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