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Trauma Tips

Avoiding Injury

If you or someone nearby has been injured, stop reading this and dial 911 immediately!

Adventist Health and Rideout is here to help when you have been injured

Trauma is the #1 cause of death for Americans between the ages of 1 and 44, but that is only part of the picture. Serious injuries cannot only kill but disable, and no age group is immune. While it is impossible to eliminate all risk from everyday living, taking some simple precautions can make you less likely to be a trauma victim.

Click on any of the following links for tips on avoiding some of the leading causes of trauma:

For more information about Adventist Health and Rideout's Trauma services, click here.