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… Physical activity and disease prevention Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview Regular … physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like arthritis, asthma, heart … disease, cancer and diabetes. There are 3 levels of disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview … stage for your baby requires you to pay more attention to prevent an injury. It may surprise you how fast your baby … what skills your baby is likely to learn next will help you prevent injuries. Be aware of your baby's risk of injury …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Related … lead to toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's … as Lysol or Pine-Sol to wash any items that are soiled with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Bathe daily with a soothing, …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview … Experts agree that some falls in older adults can be prevented. But since each person's risks are a bit … drink enough water. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have …
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… Heatstroke Prevention: What to Wear On this page: Overview Related … Make good clothing choices in hot environments to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Clothing should be … Make good clothing choices in hot environments to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Clothing should be …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Related … safety Children need to learn to swim. You can help prevent drowning incidents by teaching your children basic … child in swim lessons, remember that swim lessons may not prevent drowning. Swim lessons may give you and your child a …
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… Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment On this page: Overview Overview How can pressure injuries be prevented? Relieve pressure on the skin Relieving and … your skin. Eat a healthy diet with enough protein and fluids. This will help keep your skin healthy and able to …
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… Checklist for Preventing Falls at Home On this page: Overview Overview … on how to fix the problem. Rooms and Areas to Check for Preventing Falls at Home Floors ____Move furniture so that … remove the carpet and attach rubber treads to the stairs to prevent slips. ____Fix loose handrails or put in new ones. …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview … 49°C (120°F) . Use kitchen range dial protectors. These prevent a child from turning on the heating elements of a … But they can be uncomfortable and painful. You can help prevent friction burns in the following ways. Avoid dragging …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: … to keep dangerous products or items away from children. Preventing poisoning Choose the least hazardous product … products. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Windshield washer fluid and antifreeze. Turpentine products, kerosene, lye, …
