Top 5 causes of accidental home injury deaths — and how to prevent them
Each year, 18,000 Americans die from injuries at home. Here are the leading causes of death, as well as simple, cost-effective ways to make your household a safer place.
Although we all like to think of our homes as sanctuaries of comfort and security, the typical American house harbors some significant safety risks. In fact, every year more than 18,000 Americans die from accidental injuries that take place in the house, making our homes the second-most-common location — behind only cars on the road — of such fatalities.
But even amid the worst recession since World War II, homeowners can take steps to reduce these risks, says Meri-K Appy, president of the Home Safety Council. Here are the five leading causes of home injury deaths and simple, cost-effective ways to increase household safety.
The top 5 causes are:
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Falls
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Poisoning
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Fire and Burns
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Airway Obstructions
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Water
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