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social science subjects > health and social care > lifestyle medicine and health > preventive medicine > preventing home injuries
... > contexts > population characteristics > health > public health > preventive medicine > preventing home injuries
... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > health and well-being > preventive medicine > preventing home injuries

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preventing home injuries  

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  • There are approximately 18,000 injury-related deaths at home each year and an average of 21 million medical visits made each year due to home injuries. The home is the second most common location for fatal injuries in the United States, following motor vehicle injuries. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Home Injuries, Preventing]

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