Injuries, Wound and Trauma
The normal course of daily living ensures that at some point we will injure ourselves. The body is great at healing minor injuries, and first-aid basics will help keep injuries from becoming serious or infected.
As we move up to more serious injuries, again knowing what to do first is important, even if follow-up care must be done by a medic or hospital emergency room.
It's always better to prevent injury if you can. Pay attention to hazards that can cause falls. In the kitchen use cutting blocks and sharp knives - they are safer because you use less pressure while cutting.
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- Q Does sexual assault occur more between strangers?
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- Q Where can I get help if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
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- Q What kind of person commits sexual assault against a man or boy?
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- Q What other problems might I encounter following a sexual assault?
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- Q What keeps women from reporting military sexual assault?
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