Injury Prevention and Control (Cheat)

For a PE project I had to do, we had to pick one of the Nine National Health Priority Areas at random. I got Injury Prevention and Control. I'll spare you the details of the assignment, and instead I will share with you my research to spare you the trouble. Do not ask me what or how or why I am doing this if at any point curiosity becomes the best of you. Picture this as informational hand-me-downs. I don't need it anymore since I remember it, so you can have it.

The Nine National Health Priority Areas

1. Asthma

2. Cancer Control

3. Cardiovascular Health

4. Diabetes Mellitus

5. Injury Prevention and Control

6. Mental Health

7. Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Conditions

8. Dementia 

9. Obesity 

Injury unfortunately is a natural part of living on Earth. Everyday, anything we participate in can contribute to injuries occurring. Any activity is eligible to injuries occurring and as frustrating as it can get, we are never aware of unintentional injuries occurring when they do. Doing anything from walking, running, cleaning, cooking, gardening, drawing, writing, playing sport, driving, swimming, basically anything you could possibly do puts you at a risk of getting injured. In every life activity you participate in, there is a 50% chance you can be injured. The only injuries that can be controlled or avoided are injuries that we need to be aware of due to the aftermath of our actions. To do this, we must simply take acknowledgement into everything we do, evaluating the outcome of it. For example, knowing your shoelace is undone but continuing to ignore it and walk with it undone is injury that could have been prevented and controlled. Had you tied up your shoelace and then resumed walking, you would not have as much of a chance of getting injured as you would have walking without your shoelace undone. 

Treatment for common injuries: (Please be advised that I am in no way medically trained or professional at practicing medicine, however this information was gathered from various websites.)

Minor Cuts: Rinse the cut under cool water to remove any traces of dirt or bacteria that may have entered the wound. Hold the area under running water until the water turns clear. To stop the bleeding, gently apply firm direct pressure to the area using a clean cloth and continue holding the pressure. If the cut spurts blood, seek medical help immediately. 

Typical pain relieving methods for minor cuts are not necessary however using painkillers such as Panadol can help to ease the pain.

First Degree Burns: Run cold water over the burn for at least ten minutes, but do not cover the area with a bandage as this can irritate the skin. If irritation occurs or the skin begins to feel heated, run the area under cold water or soothe it using an ice pack wrapped in a tea towel or cloth.

Broken Arm: A broken arm can be treated using a plaster cast, which usually will stay in place for four to six weeks or longer depending on what medical professionals advise. The plaster cast will help to hold the broken ends together so they can heal. Painkillers can be used to ease the pain of a broken arm. 

The rest of my information is on my other laptop, and unfortunately given the time being 12:59 in my Area, I simply am too tired to get it out and start it up and all. Hopefully for anybody doing some sort of Injury Prevention and Control assignment or whatever my no longer needed data can assist you in whatever way possible. For people coming here to use this information as direct medical advice, please note that this is second hand information and I am not in anyway a medically trained professional or practice medicine. I would advise you not to self medicate yourself if in anyway I have implied to do so or take something that has not been recommended to you by a doctor or pharmacist. 

If you cannot be bothered doing your bibliography if you happen to need one, lucky for you I did it for you. Since I do not want to share myself as an author, I've done it without one.

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Good Luck.

Indiana.