More articles about: Preventing Injury
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Many primary care providers and patients wary of discussing firearms
Screening primary care patients for gun ownership has been recommended especially for people with mental health issues. A Michigan Medicinestudy shows wariness by providers and patients.
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Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive
The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a Michigan Medicine study in a South Texas community finds.
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Tailored approach makes inroads in rural firearm safe storage
Rural gun-owning families responded favorably to a customized intervention to increase safe storage of rifles, handguns and other firearms in homes with children.
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6 things to know about your feet during pregnancy
Pregnancies entail a myriad of changes to your body, with your feet being no exception. 
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Nine ways to prevent firearm tragedies near you
More injuries and deaths from firearms, including guns and rifles, could be prevented if parents and others took steps to lock weapons up, report problem behavior and teach children safety 
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What every performing artist should know to avoid injury
If you’re a performing artist, the things that put you at highest risk for injury are under your control.
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Hurricane Ian: Older adults have many reasons for not evacuating
Here’s why it’s important to check on aging neighbors.
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Parents worry school traffic is a danger for kids
Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
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Protecting children’s eyes from screens, sun and sports 
National poll suggests many parents overlook simple steps to minimize children’s risk of eye injuries.
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Protecting children from firework-related injuries, burns
Practicing fireworks safety with kids is not universal, according to a new poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. An expert offers fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations.
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Most cardiac arrests happen at home. Here’s how to make yours ‘heartsafe’
The program partners with first responders and community leaders to increase awareness of in-home cardiac arrests.
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Safety isn’t always top of mind for parents when choosing summer camps
Less than half of families rate general safety policies essential to camp decisions, with 1 in 10 rating COVID precautions as a critical factor.
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Firearms now the top cause of death among children, adolescents
A data analysis shows firearm-related deaths among children and adolescents increased by 29% from 2019 to 2020.
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How can we reduce the firearm death toll in older adults?
Data-driven approach suggests more locked-storage assistance is needed, as well as tailored risk reduction approaches for those with memory and mental health concerns.
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Want to “age in place” someday? Take action now
More older adults want to age in place in their own homes; renovations and little adaptations, as well as financial planning, can help.
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