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Human Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.

Human Trafficking Prevention: Warning Signs and Ways to Help

A young child looks down as her mother buckles her seatbelt in the backseat of a car.

Staying Safe: Five Tips for Proper Seatbelt Use

​​​​​​​Motor vehicle crashes are a serious preventable public health concern and are among the leading causes of injury and death across the United States, killing nearly 100 people every day. Seatbelts are the single most effective safety device when it comes to preventing injury and death in motor vehicle crashes.

Staying Safe: Five Tips for Proper Seatbelt Use

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Recognizing Toxic Teen Dating Behaviors and Helping Teens Build Healthy Relationships

​​​​​​​Dating violence affects millions of teens and young adults each year, and unhealthy relationships can cause problems that linger long after a relationship ends.

Recognizing Toxic Teen Dating Behaviors and Helping Teens Build Healthy Relationships

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Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help

Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of preventable death in the United States. It affects people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and genders. Suicide...

Preventing Suicide: Warning Signs, Risks, and Ways We Can All Help

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Ride on the Safe Side: Nine Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

Motorcycle accidents continue to be a leading preventable cause of traffic fatalities in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic...

Ride on the Safe Side: Nine Safety Tips for Motorcyclists

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Five More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling

Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.

Five More Steps to Take to Decrease Your Risk of Falling

Drowning Prevention: Water Safety Tips for All Ages

If you’re planning to hit the water this summer, it’s important to take the appropriate safety steps to prevent drowning.

Drowning Prevention: Water Safety Tips for All Ages

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Drowning Prevention for Teens: Seven Layers of Protection

The risk of drowning decreases after age four — but spikes again during the teen years. Learn what you can do to help teach your teen valuable water safety lessons.

Drowning Prevention for Teens: Seven Layers of Protection

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Drowning Prevention for Children: Seven Layers of Protection at the Pool

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of one and four — but drownings are 100% preventable if the proper precautions are taken.

Drowning Prevention for Children: Seven Layers of Protection at the Pool

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Learn the Signs of Heat Emergencies

The dog days of summer can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Learn the warning signs of these serious emergencies and how to prevent them.

Learn the Signs of Heat Emergencies

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