June is National Safety Month....

"With the official start of the summer season, people across the country are planning for "fun in the sun," most commonly saying swimming and biking will be part of their summer activities, according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of CIGNA Group Insurance.Along with planning summer activities, people should also plan to take extra precautions to stay safe. A new report released by the National Safety Council (NSC) earlier this month shows the nation's accidental death rate is up more than 20 percent over a 10-year period. The NSC warns that at the current rate, the nation's all-time high of 116,385 accidental deaths, set in 1969, could be surpassed in the next few years. In fact, accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 44, and the 5th leading cause for people of all ages.(1)The NSC reports that drowning claims the lives of nearly 3,000 people every year. Approximately 540,000 bicyclists visit emergency rooms with injuries every year, as noted by the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the 4,969 boating accidents reported in 2005 resulted in 697 fatalities and 3,451 injuries. Among those who drowned, 87 percent weren't wearing a life jacket.".....from Medical News Today