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 Alcoholism
In 2009, at least 32 of the people who died here in Travis County and were autopsied at the Travis County Medical Examiner Department died of chronic alcoholism. |
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Depression is not just the “blues,” but is a serious medical condition and much more common than people think. |
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When you drink and drive (or get into a motor vehicle with someone else who has been drinking) you are taking an unnecessary risk that can lead to your death. |
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Water is necessary for life, but can also take it away |
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Drug abuse kills people, but not just illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine. |
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Elderly people are more unsteady on their feet and fall more often. When they fall, they are more likely than a younger person to sustain a serious injury. |
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Helmets save lives. No one gets onto their motorcycle expecting to crash, but accidents do happen, despite all efforts on your part to be very safe. |
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Obesity is a growing concern, and puts you more at risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes, blood clots, and hardening of your arteries. |
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Infants can easily suffocate and die in soft bedding material. Because of this, infants should not be placed to sleep on adult beds, couches, futons, waterbeds, etc. |
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Seatbelts combine with airbags to help provide protection against serious injuries in case of a crash. |
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High blood pressure and diabetes are known as “silent killers” because a lot of the time people have these conditions, but, if they are not seen by their doctor for regular checkups, they do not know that they have them. |
Depression and Suicide
Drinking and Driving
Drowning
Drug Abuse
Elderly Falls
Helmets
Obesity
Safe Sleep
Seatbelts
Three Silent Killers
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 1:32 PM
