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 USAPHC: Injury Prevention with Mouthguards PDF Prevention of Heat-Related Illness and Injury   External Injury Prevention Resources: Bike Safety Programs - National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) Reducing Motor Vehicle-Related Injuries - NCIPC Injury and Violence Prevention Podcasts

	Sexual Assault U.S. Army's Sexual Harrassment / Assault Response & Prevention web site Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Preventing Stroke Visit the U.S. Army's Sexual Harrassment / Assault Response & Prevention web site for comprehensive program information, resources and outreach events. 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 FDA's Tips for Parents: Children and Medicines Pesticides and Child Safety PDF - USAPHC (Provisional)