KIN 123 1st Edition Lecture 16Chapter 16: Personal Safety- Impact on the American Societyo 120,000 Americans die from injurieso The economic cost of injuries is more than $650 billion each yearo Intentional injury One that is purposely inflicted, by oneself or by another person.o Unintentional injury Injury occurs when no harm is intended Fifth leading cause of death among Americans One of the leading causes of death among Children and young adultso National Safety Council (NSC) 2006 - Each day - 329 Americans died from unintentional injuries- 89 died from suicide- 50 died from homicide- Unintentional injuries o Four general classes Motor vehicle injuries  Home injuries Public injuries Work injurieso What causes an injury? Combination of human and environmental factors- Motor vehicle injurieso CDC – 45,000 Americans were killed and 3 million injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2006.o Factors Contributing to Motor Vehicle Injuries Speeding Aggressive Driving Fatigue and Sleepiness Cell Phones and Other Distractions Alcohol and Other Drugs Safety Belts, Air Bags, and Child Safety Seatso Preventing motor vehicle injuries Obey the speed limit Always wear a safety belt Never drive under the influence. Keep your car in good working condition. Allow for plenty of following distance.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Increase your following distance and slow down if weather is bad. Choose interstate highways versus rural roads. Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Stop completely at stop signs. Special care at intersections. Don’t pass on two-lane roads.o Motorcycles and mopeds About one out of every ten traffic fatalities among 15-34 age group involves someone riding a motorcycle Safety Strategies:- Wear light colored clothing.- Develop the necessary skills.- Wear a helmet.- Protect your eyes with goggles.- Drive defensively.- Bicycles o 2006, Bicycle crashes send more than 500,000 people to the emergency room and resulted in 1000 deaths.o Safety strategies: Wear safety equipment. Wear light colored clothing. Ride with flow of traffic. Ride defensively. Stop at all traffic lights. Continue pedaling at all times.- Pedestrians o Following strategies can help prevent injuries when you’re walking or joggingo Walk or jog in daylight.o Wear light-colored, reflective clothing.o Face traffic when walking.o Avoid busy roads.o Cross only at marked crosswalks.o Don’t use headphones while walking.o Don’t hitchhike.- Home injurieso Falls 90% of fatal falls involve people 45 and over.o Fires Smoke detectorso Poisoning National poison hotline 800.222.1222o Suffocation and choking Heimlich maneuvero Firearms- Leisure Injurieso Swimming Do not swim alone Personal floatation device Check the surroundingso In-line skating injuries.o Scooter injuries.- Work Injurieso Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health act of 1970.o Back injuries Proper mechanicso Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) Carpal tunnel syndrome Tendonitis- Providing Emergency Careo First aido Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)o Emergency medical services (EMS) system. Check the situation Check the victim Call for help: Call 9-1-1 in most areas Care for the