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Core Concepts in Health Cover Image
Core Concepts in Health, 9/e
Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Personal Safety: Protecting Yourself from Unintentional Injuries and Violence

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

1

Discuss factors that contribute to unintentional injuries

2

List the most common types of unintentional injuries and strategies for preventing them

3

Describe factors that contribute to violence and intentional injuries

4

Discuss different forms of violence and how to protect his or herself from intentional injuries

5

List strategies for helping others in an emergency situation