Article: 6 ways to avoid head injury.(Brief article)

Every year, 50,000 Americans die from traumatic brain injuries caused by blows or jolts to the head. Another 80,000 incur long-term disabilities. Yet it's possible to avoid traumatic brain injury by taking some common-sense precautions. Some suggestions:

1. Use your seatbelt when driving or riding in a car, and don't drink and drive.

2. Eliminate fall hazards around your home. Choose non-slip rugs and bathmats, install handrails, use a step-stool with a grab bar, and remove tripping hazards such as loose electrical cords. ...

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