FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2006 (HealthDay News) --Simple steps can help prevent severe head injuries, say experts at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
In 2005, about 1 million people were treated at U.S. hospital emergency rooms for head injuries that occurred in the home. Another 15,000 people were treated for motor vehicle-related head injuries, the AANS said. Winter sports were the cause of about 26,000 head injuries.
Many head injuries can be prevented by removing potential hazards from inside and outside of your home, by following driving safety rules, and by wearing proper sports safety gear.
The AANS offers the following tips for preventing head injuries
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The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about head injuries.