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Injuries at home and at play are not accidents. They can be prevented.
CDC focuses on the science behind making people safe – working to prevent leading causes of injuries. We work to ensure that all people have safe and healthy homes and places to play.
Home and Recreational Safety Topics
Older Adult Falls
Poisoning
Water-Related Injuries
STEADI: Fall Prevention for
Prescription Drug Overdose
Fires
HEADS UP
Traumatic Brain Injury
Child Injury Prevention
Motor Vehicle Safety
Pedestrian Safety
Bicycle Safety
Violence Prevention
WISQARS – Injury Data
CDC’s Injury Center
10 Ways to Reduce Injury
- Wear the proper helmet for your activity
- Wear a life jacket
- Have your eyes checked
- Remove tripping hazards around your house
- Learn how to swim
- Store medicine out of reach of children
- Take medication only as directed
- Place children in the proper booster or car seat
- Wear your seatbelt
- Walk on a sidewalk, when possible
- Page last reviewed: March 28, 2017
- Page last updated: March 28, 2017
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
- Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention