National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
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Explains teens' vulnerabilities to dating abuse, and describes tell-tale behaviors of teen abusers and teen victims. Addresses parents' role in recognizing associated warning signs. Provides guidelines to parents for communicating with teens to support healthy relationships and for monitoring teens' behavior to ensure their safety.
18) A Time to Act
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English
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Deaths from fires and burns are one of the most common causes of accidental deaths in the United States. With the installation and regular testing of smoke alarms, and having a fire escape plan, the risk of these deaths can be greatly reduced.
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"Explosive devices and high-velocity firearms are the most common weapons used by terrorists. The morbidity and mortality inflicted in two European capitals, Madrid, Spain, and London, England, in 2004 and 2005 respectively, demonstrates the impact of detonating explosives in densely populated civilian areas. Explosions can produce instantaneous havoc, resulting in numerous casualties with complex, technically challenging injuries not commonly seen...