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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Use Non-Skid Mats in Bathtubs
  • Use Handrails While on Staircases
  • Remove Electrical Cords from Floor Surfaces
  • Gate Stairways for Children
  • Eliminate Throw Rugs
  • Do Not Stand on Unstable Objects
  • Keep Windows Closed and Locked

Prevention Overview Articles

Broken bone
Wear protective gear while skiing, biking, roller blading, and participating in contact sports. This includes helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, and shin pads.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 7, 2007
Fractures
Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density, thereby decreasing the risk of fractures from falls. A University of Southern California study reported that older people who exercised one or more hours per day had approximately half...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Fractures
Fractures can be prevented if safety measures are taken seriously. These measures include using seat belts in cars and encouraging children to wear protective sports gear.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Fractures
Adequate calcium intake, as well as intakes of other minerals like magnesium, boron, strontium, and others, is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. Foods rich in calcium should be eaten.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Fractures
Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density, thereby decreasing the risk of fractures from falls. A University of Southern California study reported that older people who exercised one or more hours per day had approximately half...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Prevention Articles

Parent management training
Parent management training(PMT) is an adjunct to treatment that involves educating and coaching parents to change their child''s problem behaviors using principles of learning theory and behavior modification.The aim of PMT is to decrease or elimin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
A Safety Checklist for Parents
You can help keep your children safe by following these precautions.You can help keep your children safe by following these precautions and using common sense.
Source:StayWell
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