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October 31, 1941
The Harlem News
Harlem, Blaine County, Montana
What is this article about?
In 1930s-era report, American Red Cross notes home accidents caused 33,000 deaths last year, highest in five years, mainly from falls, burns, and poisoning. Prevention program launches in late October with 10 million checklists distributed nationwide.
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Home Accident Deaths Highest In Five Years
Infections arising from cuts and scratches play major role on the home accident front.
Above- The kitchen butcher knife is a poor whittling blade, especially when it is drawn toward the body.
Right-Falls last year killed 16,000 Americans in their homes. Never use a chair or other furniture as an improvised ladder.
Washington, D. C.-Carelessness is writing a new stanza to "Home Sweet Home."
According to the American Red Cross home accidents last year accounted their greatest fatality toll in five years. Some 33,000 persons lost their lives through falls, burns, poisoning and other hazards of everyday home life. Although less dramatic-consequently less apt to attract public interest--home accident fatalities ran a close second to death on the street and highway, trailing by 1,500 deaths.
With carelessness playing the leading role, more than half of home accident deaths were attributed to falls-occurring on stairs, slippery floors, insecure rugs and use of chairs and other articles of furniture as improvised stepladders.
Burns and accidental poisoning followed in that order.
Injuries causing varying degrees of disability accounted for nearly 5,000,000 cases involving hospitalization or care of a physician, the Red Cross pointed out.
To reduce accidents in the home and on the farm, the Red Cross is launching its annual accident prevention program the last week of October. Throughout the nation, in schools and through the Junior Red Cross, some 10,000,000 "check lists" listing accident hazards will be distributed.
Householders will be urged to conduct a cellar-to-attic check-up to determine and correct hazards.
Infections arising from cuts and scratches play major role on the home accident front.
Above- The kitchen butcher knife is a poor whittling blade, especially when it is drawn toward the body.
Right-Falls last year killed 16,000 Americans in their homes. Never use a chair or other furniture as an improvised ladder.
Washington, D. C.-Carelessness is writing a new stanza to "Home Sweet Home."
According to the American Red Cross home accidents last year accounted their greatest fatality toll in five years. Some 33,000 persons lost their lives through falls, burns, poisoning and other hazards of everyday home life. Although less dramatic-consequently less apt to attract public interest--home accident fatalities ran a close second to death on the street and highway, trailing by 1,500 deaths.
With carelessness playing the leading role, more than half of home accident deaths were attributed to falls-occurring on stairs, slippery floors, insecure rugs and use of chairs and other articles of furniture as improvised stepladders.
Burns and accidental poisoning followed in that order.
Injuries causing varying degrees of disability accounted for nearly 5,000,000 cases involving hospitalization or care of a physician, the Red Cross pointed out.
To reduce accidents in the home and on the farm, the Red Cross is launching its annual accident prevention program the last week of October. Throughout the nation, in schools and through the Junior Red Cross, some 10,000,000 "check lists" listing accident hazards will be distributed.
Householders will be urged to conduct a cellar-to-attic check-up to determine and correct hazards.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Home Accidents
Falls
Burns
Poisoning
Prevention Program
Red Cross
What entities or persons were involved?
American Red Cross
Where did it happen?
Homes Across America
Story Details
Key Persons
American Red Cross
Location
Homes Across America
Event Date
Last Year
Story Details
Home accidents reached a five-year high with 33,000 fatalities, primarily from falls, burns, and poisoning; Red Cross launches prevention campaign with checklists.