How To Prevent Sports Injuries - Injury Statistics for children

SPORTS INJURY STATISTICS FOR CHILDREN:  Almost 75% of all school-related spinal cord injuries occur during sports. And, surprisingly, most sports-related injuries occur during a practice rather than the game. However, a recent Safe Kids survey shows that parents and kids don't take safety during practice as seriously as they do during a game.  Consider the following checklist to help prevent sports-related injuries:

1) wear appropriate safety gear and equipment that fits properly.

2) Teach children to warm up and stretch be
fore playing.

3) Make sure your kids drink adequate liquids prior to, during and following athletic activities.

4) Prepare for an emergency by providing your child's coach with important information: parents' names, addresses, phone numbers, and any medical conditions or allergies affecting the athlete.

5) Before beginning a sport, all children should receive a general health exam and an orthopedic exam.

Nursing Home Abuse Statistics

Nursing Home Abuse Statistics

• 1 out of 3 nursing homes across the country have been cited for nursing home abuse and other related infractions.

• 11% of nursing homes have been cited for unnecessary dispensing of prescription drugs

• 1/4 of the aides prosecuted for abusing patients have previous criminal records and 5% of nursing home aides across the nation have criminal records.

• 1 to 2 million Americans over 65 have been abused, neglected or mistreated by their primary caregiver.

• In 1999, 5,000 death certificates of nursing home patients listed dehydration, malnutrition, starvation, or bedsores as the cause of death.

• CNN reports that just over 90% of nursing home facilities are understaffed. These staff shortages lead to increased instances of health problems, neglect, and abuse.

• Only 16% of elder abuse cases are ever reported, according to the National Elder Abuse Incident Study.