Most of the nearly three thousand people who die each year from choking are children three years old or younger. The most common cause of nonfatal choking incidents is food caused by hotdogs, nuts, and vegetable and fruit pieces. These deaths can be prevented if parents and caregivers watch their children more closely and keep dangerous toys, foods, and household items out of their reach. If you're a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver, learn how to help a choking child and how to perform CPR in case of an emergency. Your child's life could depend on it.
