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National Safety Month
Coverage of National Safety Month in the Nexus archive.
- Most common at-home death causes are easily preventable, area ER doctor says
An emergency department physician highlights that most home deaths from unintentional injuries, including poisoning, falls, and fire incidents, are preventable. She emphasizes simple safety measures like removing tripping hazards, labeling hazardous materials, and fire preparedness, noting 80% of such deaths could be avoided.