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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  

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

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

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

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  

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  

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

Also available in: Spanish 

View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues.... Details >

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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  

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