Injury Prevention

Accidents are the number one cause of death for children and adults up to 35 years of age. The types of injuries that can lead to death are from:

• Cars
  
• Drowning
  
• Fires and Burns
  
• Not able to breathe
  
• Poison and choking
  
• Guns
  
• Falls
  

The good news is that many accidents can be prevented.

Alameda Alliance for Health Can Help

Members can receive the childhood safety brochure and can take classes. Call Health Programs at
510-747-4577 to learn more.

Other Links:

National Health Information Center (Health Finder)
http://www.healthfinder.gov/

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a new address: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa