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Live safely in a dangerous world how to beat the odds of dying in an accident

It only takes a second for an accident to change your life forever. Every year, over 90,000 Americans die in accidents, and millions more are disabled -- many of them permanently. In fact, we all face 1-in-45 odds of a fatal mishap. Most of these tragedies could be avoided just by taking time to plan ahead for safety. "Live Safely in a Dangerous World" shows you how to create a customised Personal Safety Plan for each member of your family. It identifies the hazards each of you is likely to encounter in everyday life, and provides simple, practical strategies for preventing accidents before they occur. The book features 127 illustrated articles, offering safety tips for virtually any situation -- whether at home, while driving, or enjoying your favourite leisure-time activities. There's even a special section on children's safety. This priceless information can spare you and your loved ones the pain, worry, and expense of a serious injury.

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