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Falling accidents at home are very common and can cause serious and life-threatening injuries, so prevention of slip and trip accidents is essential in the good design of living quarters. This objective is especially important for the elderly and disabled, who may have restricted movement and be more susceptible to hazards .
Exposure to household air pollution (HAP) nearly doubles the risk of childhood pneumonia and is responsible for 45 percent of all pneumonia deaths in children under five years of age. Emerging evidence shows that HAP is also a risk factor for cataracts, the leading cause of blindness in lower-middle-income countries, and low birth weight. [15]
Toilet-related injuries are surprisingly common, with some estimates ranging as high as 40,000 in the US every year. [5] In the past, this number would have been much higher, due to the material from which toilet paper was made. This was shown in a 1935 Northern Tissue advertisement which depicted splinter-free toilet paper. [6]
The most common cause of falls in healthy adults is accidents. It may be by slipping or tripping from stable surfaces or stairs, improper footwear, dark surroundings, uneven ground, or lack of exercise. [6] [7] Studies suggest that women are more prone to falling than men in all age groups. [8]
Back in 1999, a study in Karachi, Pakistan, attributed the disproportionate amount of bus accident fatalities—among road traffic accidents—to “risky behavior” by both bus commuters and ...
In a recent study, conducted by American Survey CO, for the period of 2005–2010, the causes of house fires across America were as follows: Appliances and electrical (stoves, microwaves, toasters, radiators, various heating systems, small appliances) - approximately 47%; Gas leaks - around 5-7%; Open flames (candles, fireplaces ...
"We got a puppy from a coworker. She was about 2.5 months old. She's a Golden Lab mix now over 3 months. He told us she was house-trained and crate-trained and would sleep the night. The first two ...
An accidental death is an unnatural death that is caused by an accident, such as a slip and fall, traffic collision, or accidental poisoning. Accidental deaths are distinguished from death by natural causes, disease, and from intentional homicides and suicide. An accidental death can still be considered a homicide or suicide if a person was the ...