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Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation and recreation, but it carries a significant risk of injury or death, as bicyclists lack the protection of a passenger vehicle.
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Safe Kids Guilford County is committed to reducing child injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes, which is a leading cause of death for children.
While driving facilitates independence for both older adults and teens, both groups face heightened risks: seniors due to physical fragility and teenagers due to inexperience and risk-taking.
Every second of every day an older adult falls. Falls can cause injury, loss of independence, and in some cases, death. The good news is most falls are preventable.
Firearm-related injury has become the leading cause of death for children and adolescents (ages 1-19) in the United States, surpassing motor vehicle crashes in 2020.
Home is supposed to be a safe space for infants and children, however, there are dangers in the home we should all be aware of to keep our kids safe.
Across the United States each year, over 3,000 infants die unexpectedly and suddenly while sleeping. A high percentage of these deaths are due to SUID or SIDS.
Uncontrolled bleeding from traumatic injuries is a leading cause of preventable death. During bleeding emergencies, minutes can make a difference.
Most drownings of toddlers and children happen in pools and open water, however, children less than a year old are more likely to drown at home in the bathtub or a bucket.
