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Injury Prevention & Safety

FAST FACTS > Facts on Injury Prevention & Safety
Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for persons aged 1 - 44 years in the United States. In 1998, a total of 14,616 U.S. children and adolescents aged 5 - 19 years died from injuries. *

General

CDC.
School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence, 2001.
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5022a1.htm

Car Safety

Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families. 2002.

www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm

One Minute Car Safety Seat Check-Up. 2002.
www.aap.org/family/OneMiuteSafetySeats.pdf

Bike Safety

Kids on the Move: Walking and Biking Safety. 1997.

(Kindergarten to Grade 3)
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/CPS/newtips/pages/tip8.htm

Bus Safety

National Safety Council School Bus Safety Rules

www.nsc.org/library/facts/schlbus.htm

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
School Bus Stops: A Risky Part of the Ride. 1997.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/safesobr/21qp/html/camera_ready/tip_12.pdf

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
School Bus Safety Program
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.
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Safety Program

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/traftech/1995/TT098.htm

Dog Bite Prevention

Stay Dog Bite Free
www.hsus.org/ace/11858


*Fact Box Reference

CDC. School Health Guidelines to Prevent Unintentional Injuries and Violence. Accessed online at
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5022a1.htm.