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Show Danger In Your Home! We have called attention to the danger that lurks in the average av-erage American home, pointing out that the statistics show that about half of the accidental death in the nation are due to mishaps within the home. One survey of a large city reveals re-veals that more than half of such deaths are caused by falls. Analysis An-alysis reveals that nearly half of the falls occurred on the same level, more than one-third on stair and about one-sixth from one level to a lower level. The safety experts suggest that the number of accidents caused by tripping over objects and rugs on the -floors is of such size to suggest, caution in every home. Moreover, the need for well-lighted stairways is important and everybody should exercise care and patience in using stairs. We call attention to these things in order that residents of this valley may have them in mind. It will take only a few minutes to look over your home and eliminate some of the accident acci-dent hazards. Parents who do this may save their children suffering suf-fering and themselves medical expenses. In addition, they may save their own necks. |