Regardless of where you live, swimming is a popular activity for people of all ages. A summertime dip in a lake or pool can be refreshing, but the sport is not without risks. How Common Is Drowning? Accidental drowning claims an average of 10 lives in the U.S. each day; 20% of victims are children under 15. Children between ages 1 and 4 have the greatest risk of … [Read more...]
ATV Accident Statistics
Many people in Alaska enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles as a recreational activity. Unfortunately, some riders do not follow appropriate safety precautions, leading to numerous serious injuries and fatalities each year relating to ATV accidents. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 337 people in the United States died in ATV accidents in 2016. Research continues … [Read more...]
Playground Accidents
It's expected for your child to be kept safe and sound when at daycare or school. When he or she heads out to the playground, there should be oversight. If an accident takes place there should be immediate help for your child. Are there really that many playground injuries each year? There are more than 200,000 playground injuries treated every year in emergency departments around … [Read more...]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and for good reason. The weather is finally warming up and people are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. If you're are packing up to head outdoors, STOP and apply sunscreen first. Each year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. To put it into perspective, one in five people develop skin … [Read more...]
Life Jacket Safety
Alaska has more coastline than all other U.S. states combined, with over 365,000 miles of rivers and 33,904 miles of coastline, boating is a popular activity. With boating comes the discussion of life jacket safety, for both adults and children. Lead By Example Whether you are kayaking a river through Alaska, deep sea fishing the coast or even fishing a local lake, it is … [Read more...]
Bicycle Safety
Bicycles can be great for exercise, transportation and fun, but also increase risk of injury when on or near the roads. This makes bicycle safety an important part of riding a bike, especially for children. Children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 19 are among those most at risk of injury when riding a bike. Keep your children safe by always requiring them to wear a … [Read more...]
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