Most of us don’t think of day-to-day housework, chores or tasks, such as moving, as dangerous. Perhaps we should. Many chronic medical conditions occur as the result of prior injuries. And many people incur these injuries in their homes, while engaged in seemingly harmless housework or chores. Avoiding injuries can help individuals stay healthy longer, retain independence longer and potentially save thousands of dollars over a lifetime.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), unintentional injury is the 5th ...
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