Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is one of the main causes of accidental death in childhood. Most studies show that fewer than 15% of foreign body aspirations occur among children older than 5 years of age. Boys comprise more than 50% of all cases of foreign body aspiration. It’s largely preventable, and the morbidity and mortality associated with it can be significantly reduced by public education (especially parents, caretakers and families) and legislation.

Educational campaigns carried out through television and radio broadcasts, articles, and interviews in newspapers especially vernacular newspapers and educational programs at pediatric outpatient departments and wards using audio visual aids can increase community awareness about the dangers of FBA.

Most importantly, physicians and health workers can play a significant role in spreading awareness about FBA in the community. Sensitizing the community toward the need of awareness regarding FBA through educational campaigns involving mass media and stricter measures if taken by the primary care givers can drastically reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with FBA.

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