You should never get sunburned. It is not healthy and leads to premature aging, wrinkling of the skin and skin cancer. Sunburn is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. This can be from the sun, sunlamps or even from some workplace...
There are many causes of eye injuries. These include: Physical blow to the eye. Harsh chemicals like lye, bleach and acids can burn eye tissue and permanently damage the eyes. A grain of sand, fleck of paint, sliver of metal or splinter of wood can...
Anything that puts too much pressure or force on the neck or back can result in a neck and/or spinal injury. Common causes are: Accidents - with cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, toboggans, rollerblades, etc.; Falls - especially from high places;...
First Aid for Poisoning ;Poisons are harmful substances that are swallowed, inhaled, or that come in contact with the skin. Each year about 10 million poisonings occur; Do you know what to do in case you or someone else is ..
A foreign object stuck in an ear or the nose needs to be removed. If not, an infection could result. Damage to structures in the nose or ear could also occur. A child may be able to tell if an object was put in a nostril or an ear and didn't come...
Strokes ;Strokes, also called cerebrovascular accidents, are the
First Aid for Poison Ivy ;Poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac are the most common
The most common animal bites in the United States are from dogs, cats and other humans in that order. Less common, but often more dangerous, are bites from skunks, raccoons, bats and other animals that live in the wild. The health risks of an animal...
First Aid for Sports Injuries ;"Break a leg" means good luck only in the theater. Take
Some 44 million Americans suffer from allergies and asthma and have trouble breathing during an attack. What's more, there are millions of people who have breathing difficulties because of grey, gritty smog and air polluted by poorly tuned engines...
American Institute for Preventive Medicine