Buckle Up
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This one important step could save your life or
lessen the severity of your injury. In a recent study, Mercy
Trauma Center found that use of a seatbelt significantly reduced
the severity of injuries. |
Gear Up
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Use of protective gear during sports such as rollerblading
and bicycling can mean the difference between a severe head
injury and minor or no injury. Wear helmets, pads, wrist guards
and proper fitting rollerblades. |
Suit Up
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Life jackets are important for safe boating and
swimming. Water related injury represents the second most common
cause of unintentional deaths in the 5 to 44 age group. |
Wake Up
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Driving while impaired puts yourself and others
at risk. Often drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes
were intoxicated. If you have had alcohol do not get behind
the wheel of any vehicle. |
Speak Up
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Speak up against violence. If you are in a violent
relationship there are many agencies that can help. Approximately
1.8 million women a year are assaulted by their partners. Assault
is preventable. Get help. National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233. |
