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Avoid Holiday Hazards & Injuries

Avoid Holiday Hazards & Injuries
December 22, 2017Injury Preventionhealth tipshealthy holidayshealthy lifestyleinjury preventionwinter injuries

While we all laugh at the crazy antics displayed by Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation, that is some people’s experience, a holiday injury.

Did you know?

  • falls are the most common reason emergency rooms see patients during the holidays,
  • decorations are the top cause of injury during the holidays,
  • in December 2015 alone, there were an estimated 14,000 hospital-treated injuries due to holiday decorations.

The holiday season is a joyous time of year, however, it can be somewhat dangerous too. Statistics show an increase in various injuries throughout the month of December, many of which are linked to holiday activities.

Common causes of holiday injuries:

  • slips and falls
  • an electrical shock from holiday lighting
  • toys
  • car accidents
  • choking (on food)

We share some tips on avoiding a holiday hazard:

  • don’t drink and decorate – many decorating injuries involve alcohol consumption
  • don’t decorate alone
  • climb with care/check to make sure your ladder is set up properly before you use it – make sure none of the rungs are broken
  • keep kids safe on the ground – kids don’t need to be using the ladder or tools
  • lay down ice melt products before it snows
  • guard open flames – menorahs and other holiday candles are among the top causes of fire-related injuries, 12% of home candle fires occur in December 
  • always use a designated driver to ensure guests make it home from holiday parties, never drink alcohol and drive
  • make sure everyone in the car is buckled up no matter how long or short the drive is – again, it’s a fact they’re more vehicle accidents around the holidays

 

To learn more about avoiding holiday hazards and injuries, tune into Inside Sports Medicine on 97.1 The Ticket this Sunday, December 24 from 8am – 9am.

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Sources: CNN, National Safety Council

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