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Resources on Preventing Injuries
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AAOS Position Statements
Other Safety Websites
Last reviewed and updated: July 2003
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Related Links
Helmet Use by Motocycle Drivers and Passengers and Bicyclists (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1110.asp)
Helmet Use in Skiing (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1152.asp)
Injuries from Inline Skating (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1127.asp)
Power Lawn Mower Safety (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1142.asp)
Snow Thrower/Blower Safety (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1143.asp)
The Risks of Shoulder and Elbow Injury from Participation in Youth Baseball (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1145.asp)
Trampolines and Trampoline Safety (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1135.asp)
The Use of Breakaway Bases in Preventing Baseball and Softball Injuries (http://www.aaos.org/about/papers/position/1140.asp)
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (http://www.nhtsa.gov)
National Safe Kids Campaign (http://www.safekids.org)
National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org)
Safe USA (http://www.cdc.gov/safeusa)
As Safe as Possible (http://www.assafeaspossible.org/)
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