Injuries are common. We hear about injuries on the news and in our communities and some of us will suffer a serious injury at least once in our lives. Often, people say "accident" when they talk about injuries, but in fact, we can predict and therefore prevent most serious injuries.

Violence prevention

• Domestic violence
• Gun violence and LOK-IT-UP campaign
• Human trafficking
• Sexual assault
• Suicide prevention

Water safety

• Affordable lifejackets
• Boater safety
• Pool and spa safety
• River safety
• Swim safety

Traffic safety

• Bike helmets and bicycle safety
  
• Car seats and booster seats
  
• Target Zero traffic safety issues
  
• Traffic safety coalition

Window safety

• Falls from windows are an important cause of injury in childhood.
  
• Every year almost 5,000 children are injured after window falls.
  
• Most children who fall are between 2 and 5 years old.
  
• Most falls happen in the spring and summer months, when windows are open.

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