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A Safer Home
Home Safety Council Calls Families to Action
A new national survey commissioned by the Home Safety Council reveals that nearly six out of 10 American parents know that there are actions that should be taken to reduce the risk of a family member suffering a home-related injury. Further evidence of the need for education about home safety is found in the Home Safety Council's State of Home Safety in America™, which shows that nearly 21 million medical visits and 20,000 deaths result from home injuries each year.
June is Home Safety Month, and the Home Safety Council is launching the Hands on Home Safety campaign to urge families to take actions to create a safer home environment.
While most parents recognize the importance of home safety, they report a variety of reasons for not taking direct action to increase the safety of their homes. Leading the list of most common excuses: not knowing what actions to take (32 percent) and not having enough time (24 percent).
"It's a myth that keeping loved ones safe in and around our homes requires a lot of time and money," says Meri-K Appy, Home Safety Council president. "Parents can reduce the risk of injury quickly and simply by taking a hands-on approach to safety. The first step is recognizing the dangers in our homes. Home Safety Month helps parents take the actions needed to keep those dangers under control."
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