Despite more safety rules, kids around the world continue swallowing magnets, and the United States tops the list. Magnet swallowing has posed a danger to kids in the U.S. for over a decade.

Magnets are found all over the place. They hold items on the refrigerator while also holding the door shut. Our banking cards have magnetic strips — as do speakers, motors, and automatic doors.

Magnet swallowing has posed a danger to kids in the U.S. for over a decade. Despite more safety rules, kids around the world continue swallowing magnets, and the United States tops the list. Magnet ...