Injury and Trauma

Part of prevention is making yourself and your Family as safe as possible. You can try to eliminate hazards from your home or environment, and you can also nip problems in the bud before they escalate into major injuries or traumatic events. Here are some resources to help you improve the level of safety in your life.

	Safety and Injury Control Sports Injury Prevention USACHPPM: Mouth Injury Prevention Program Prevention of Heat-Related Injuries   External Injury Prevention Resources: Bike Safety Programs - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Reducing Motor Vehicle-Related Injuries - NCIPC Prevention and Treatment of Burns - National Ag Safety Database

	Sexual Assault Army Develops Policy to Address Acts of Sexual Assault DoD Task Force Report on Care for Victims of Sexual Assault Planning for Hotel Fire Safety Preventing Stroke   External Trauma Resources: Heart Attack Warning Signs - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Resources and Prevention Tips on Fire Hazards Around the Home - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Fire Escape Planning - U.S. Fire Administration FDA's Tips for Taking Medicines: How to Get the Most Benefits with the Fewest Risks How to Give Medicine to Children - Preventing Adverse Reactions from Giving the Wrong Drug, Dosage, or Combination - FDA Pesticides and Child Safety - USACHPPM