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Swallowed coin cells can lead to life threatening situations in children. It occurs frequently. https://www.poison.org/articles/button-batteries https://www.po

Swallowed coin cells can lead to life threatening situations in children. It occurs frequently. https://www.poison.org/articles/button-batteries https://www.poison.org/articles/button-batteries

Cycl0ps 5y ago
322 cases in about 50 years. 69 fatal. That's in the US, but compare to UK birthrates which has seen over 25'000'000 births in that time. These deaths aren't prevented by regulation, they're prevented by parenting
- bserge 5y ago
  Apparently people disagree. How about you go fucking live in the middle of nowhere without Internet, you'll be safe there.
  - Cycl0ps 5y ago
    People always disagree. Do you know many people there are? I don't think there's anything people agree on. On your second point, are you interested in my safety or your comfort? Because I feel pretty safe right now.
    - bserge 5y ago
      That wasn't aimed at you.
- beervirus 5y ago
  > During the 18.25-year study period, 8648 battery ingestion cases were reported to the NBIH, including 8161 button batteries and 487 cylindrical cell ingestions (eg, AA, AAA). Cases were reported from the United States (97.1%) and 47 other countries.
- rightbyte 5y ago
  Many small rivers make a lake.
- kwhitefoot 5y ago
  > they're prevented by parenting assisted by sensible legislation and product design.