Podcasts — Unintentional Injury Prevention

Download any of the following podcasts to your desktop or portable music/video player. You will find information from CDC experts on a variety of topics to help you and those you care about live safer, healthier lives.

Podcasts (topics listed alphabetically)

Children, Unintentional Injury Prevention

Gastrointestinal Injuries from Magnet Ingestion in Children --- United States, 2003—2006: A Cup of Health with CDC Running time: 5:09
CDC’s Dr. Julie Gilchrist talks about why caregivers should keep small magnets away from young children and should be aware of the unique risks associated with these magnets.
- Gastrointestinal Injuries from Magnet Ingestion in Children --- United States, 2003—2006: A Minute of Health with CDC (one-minute version)

Choking

The Choking Game Can Be Deadly: A Cup of Health with CDC Running time: 4:48
CDC’s Dr. Robin Toblin discusses a dangerous activity that has resulted in some children’s deaths.
- The Choking Game Can Be Deadly: A Minute of Health with CDC (one-minute version)

Concussion

Heads Up! Play it Safe When it Comes to Concussions
Listen To This Podcast... 6:49 minutes
Heads Up! (A cup of health with CDC) Listen to this podcast 5:44 minutes
Heads Up! (A minute of health with CDC) Listen to this podcast 0:59 minutes
Heads Up! Concussion Information for Physicians Listen to this podcast 6:43 minutes

Falls Prevention

Falls Among Older Adults: A Cup of Health with CDC Running time: 3:42
CDC’s Dr. Judy Stevens discusses the causes of falls and how they can be prevented.
- Falls Among Older Adults: A Minute of Health with CDC (one-minute version)
Preventing Older Adult Falls and TBI Running time: 2:37
This podcast offers advice on how to prevent falls and discusses warning signs of traumatic brain injury, which could be a result of a fall-related bump on the head.

Adult Falls: A Cup of Health with CDC Running time: 3:42
CDC’s Dr. Judy Stevens discusses how likely falls and related injuries in older adult will occur.
- Adult Falls: A Minute of Health with CDC (one-minute version)

Fire Prevention

Residential Fire H.E.L.P. Running time: 2:34
Dr. Ileana Arias, Director of CDC’s Injury Center, describes the Residential Fire Homebound Elderly Lifeline Project (Fire H.E.L.P.), a partnership with the Meals on Wheels Association of America and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Motor Vehicle Safety

Global Road Safety Week: Teen Driver Safety Running time: 4:25
CDC Director, Dr. Julie Gerberding, discusses the important role parents and guardians play in keeping teen drivers safe and how graduated licensing systems can help.

Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Victims of Motor-Vehicle Crashes --- West Virginia, 2004—2005: A Cup of Health with CDC Running time: 7:29
CDC’s Dr. Len Paulozzi discusses the research findings on how often drug- and alcohol-impaired driving are associated with motor-vehicle crashes.
- Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among Victims of Motor-Vehicle Crashes --- West Virginia, 2004—2005: A Minute of Health with CDC (one-minute version)
Staying Safe on the Road
CDC's Laurie Beck, MPH, shares tips about how to stay safe on the road, for those taking road trips or just driving around town. Topics include selecting the right type of car or booster set for a child's stage of development, the basics of graduated driver licensing (GDL) to keep teen drivers safe, and the importance of buckling up while traveling in a vehicle at all times. Running time 4:55 minutes.

Poisoning

Protecting Yourself and Your Family Against Poisonings Running time: 2:59
CDC’s Dr. Len Paulozzi offers safety tips for audiences of all ages.

Summertime Safety

Staying Safe on the Road
CDC's Laurie Beck, MPH, shares tips about how to stay safe on the road, for those taking road trips or just driving around town. Topics include selecting the right type of car or booster set for a child's stage of development, the basics of graduated driver licensing (GDL) to keep teen drivers safe, and the importance of buckling up while traveling in a vehicle at all times. Running time 4:55 minutes.

Staying Safe In the Water
In this podcast, Dr. Julie Gilchrist, a pediatrician and medical epidemiologist from CDC’s Injury Center, talks about staying safe in the water. Tips are for all audiences, with a focus on preventing drownings and keeping children safe in and around the pool, lake, or ocean. Running time: 5:38

Staying Safe On the Water
In this podcast for all audiences, Dr. Julie Gilchrist from CDC’s Injury Center outlines tips for safe boating. Running time:3:45

Unintentional Injury (Overall)

What We’re Learning About Deaths from Unintentional Injuries: A Cup of Health with CDC Running time: 10:29
CDC’s Dr. Daphne Moffett describes the leading causes of death from unintentional injuries and explains why raising awareness is a key to preventing these deaths.
- What We’re Learning About Deaths from Unintentional Injuries: A Minute of Health with CDC (one-minute version)

Water Safety

Staying Safe In the Water
In this podcast, Dr. Julie Gilchrist, a pediatrician and medical epidemiologist from CDC’s Injury Center, talks about staying safe in the water. Tips are for all audiences, with a focus on preventing drownings and keeping children safe in and around the pool, lake, or ocean. Running time: 5:38

Staying Safe On the Water
In this podcast for all audiences, Dr. Julie Gilchrist from CDC’s Injury Center outlines tips for safe boating. Running time:3:45

Note: Podcasts from other CDC Center’s can be found at CDC's main podcast page.

Content Source: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Unintentional Injury Prevention
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