2009年8月31日 · In an interview with U.S. News, Appy discussed the five leading causes of unintentional home injury deaths and offered simple, cost-effective ways to increase household safety.

2024年6月17日 · Home-related deaths hit 128,800 in 2022, according to the latest NSC data, largely because of poisoning and falls. And the number of medically consulted injuries that happen in the home is...

2019年6月18日 · Read on to see if your fears match up with reality and find out which accident is the most fatal in your state. The top five most fatal household injuries in the US are (in order from most fatal to least) poisoning, falls, choking or suffocation, drowning, and fires or burns.

2024年4月3日 · When it comes to the most common household injuries, kitchen-related injuries rank surprisingly low. Everyday we walk past potential hazards without giving them a thought. But every homeowner should be aware of where and how accidents are most likely to occur.

2020年5月28日 · Experts identify common hazards in the home and what can be done to prevent accidents. As stay-at-home orders drag on and summer approaches, parents and caregivers will need to be more aware...

2024年11月14日 · Accidents have become the top cause of preventable death for people under 40, and more than half of fatal accidents take place in the home. Even when they’re not deadly, accidents at home...

Here are 10 of the most common accidents that can happen in the home and how to deal with them: 1) Falling objects When children start to move around on their own, there is an increased danger of them pulling objects down on top of themselves.

Preventing home accidents requires a proactive approach, from securing rugs and carpets to installing carbon monoxide detectors. Implement safety measures such as childproofing furniture and using PPE during DIY projects. Emphasize the importance of fire safety, outdoor precautions, and knowing when to seek professional help.

2025年2月10日 · Home accidents caused 125,700 deaths in 2023, with poisoning as the top cause. Adults 75 and older face the highest risk, with a mortality rate nearly triple that of any other age group.

2021年4月9日 · Home should be a safe place, but millions of people are seriously injured at home each year. During the COVID-19 pandemic with people spending more time than ever at home, emergency departments have seen more of certain types of injuries than usual.