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Falls affect us all—whether personally or someone we love or care about. Every second of every day an older adult falls. In 2014 alone, more than one in four older adults reported falling and more than 27,000 older adults died as a result of falls—that’s 74 older adults every day. There are simple steps you can take to prevent falls and decrease falls risks. CDC has developed the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative which includes educational materials and tools to improve fall prevention.
Practice responsible sledding, safe environment and equipment
WHAT ARE THE INJURY FACTS FOR YOUTH WHEN SLEDDING?
- Injuries commonly occur in collisions with fixed objects (e.g. trees and fences) and other people
- Sledding in an area that is open to vehicular traffic significantly increases the risk of severe injury.
- The absence of adult supervision increases the risk of injury.
- Common injuries include head trauma, fractured bones, and contusions or abrasions.
Be Prepared and Get Useful Tips
Winter driving can hazardous and scary, especially in northern regions that get a lot of snow and ice. Additional preparations can help make a trip safer, or help motorists deal with an emergency. This sheet provides safety tips for your residents to help prevent motor vehicle injuries due to winter storms.
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Child Passenger Safety Seat Event
Ways of preventing fires
Nationwide, every year, nearly 2,000 children ages 14 and under are injured in residential fires, and more than 400 die. Approximately 80 percent of all fire-related deaths and injuries occur in the home.
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