Many medically attended incidents happening in the home—more than 19 million in 2012 alone—can be prevented with the right intervention, especially in the cases of children and older adults.
Slips, falls, burns, poisonings, drownings, and accidental suffocations top the list of unintentional home injuries.
In a recent issue of Johns Hopkins Health Review, child safety expert Eileen McDonald champions 10 items that will help you safeguard your home. Read the full story in the magazine's Spring/Summer issue.
