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A Parent's Guide to Sports Injury Prevention   Kids who play sports will get hurt – that’s a fact. Learn how parents and coaches can help protect kids’ joints, reducing the risk of injury and cutting the chance of developing osteoarthritis later.... Details > Arthritis Foundation A Tool Kit to Prevent Senior Falls: Falls and Hip Fractures Among Older Adults This page provides statistics on falls and hip fractures among older adults.... Details > National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention American Indian and Alaska Native Child Health: Injury Prevention Program Toolbox This page lists various resources on injury prevention for American Indians and Alaska Natives.... Details > Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services American Indian and Alaskan Native Death These data are from the National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, and include all American Indians and Alaskan Natives residing in the United States. For the 10 Leading Causes of Injury Death.... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Burn Injuries: Prepare, Prevent, Respond   Fire kills for than 600 children ages 14 and under each year and injures about 3,400 more; nearly 50 percent of children who are injured are under the age of 5. Shriners Hospitals for Children and the... Details > Shriners Hospitals for Children Care of Casts and Splints   Splints and casts support and protect injured bones and soft tissue, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle spasm. Your doctor will decide which type of support will be best for you. ... Details > American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Childhood Sports Injuries and Their Prevention: A Guide for Parents with Ideas for Kids This fact sheet is written to educate parents about the risks of injury to children who play sports and what to do to prevent a sport-related injury. The document discusses some of the most popular sp... Details > National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications Also available in: Spanish View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues.... Details > U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Dental Emergencies and Injuries   There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and... Details > American Dental Association Emergency Wound Care After a Natural Disaster Also available in: Spanish The risk for injury during and after a hurricane and other natural disasters is high. Prompt first aid can help heal small wounds and prevent infection. Tetanus is a potential health threat for person... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services