Injury Prevention and Safety

Injuries have many causes, and injury prevention takes many forms. Select from the following topics to learn more about different forms of injury and strategies to help people avoid them.

Traumatic brain injury

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Brain injuries can cause lifelong impacts.

Fall prevention

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Falls are one of the top causes of injury in Wisconsin.

Holiday safety

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The holidays are more fun when they're injury-free.

Burn prevention

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Safe practices and safety equipment can reduce the likelihood of burns.

Traffic safety

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Safe drivers and safe roads mean fewer crashes.

Glossary

 
Last revised March 5, 2026