Injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. 

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This June, we encourage you to learn more about important safety issues like prescription painkiller abuse, transportation safety, and slips, trips, and falls.

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• Prescription painkiller abuse: Prescription painkiller overdoses are a growing problem in the United States, especially among women. About 18 women die every day from a prescription painkiller overdose – more than 4 times as many as back in 1999.

• Transportation safety: Doing other activities while driving – like texting or eating – distracts you and increases your chance of crashing. Almost 1 in 5 crashes (17%) that injured someone involved distracted driving.

• Slips, trips, and falls: One in 4 older adults falls each year. Many falls lead to broken bones and other health problems.