9 ways to prevent head injuries

Head injuries or trauma are very delicate accidents because of the sensitive nature of what the head carries (the brain).

1. Always put on a helmet during any type of physical contact sport or other activities, such as biking and skating.It helps to protect the head in the event of a fall, during these sporting, or other activities.
2. Always wear a seat-belt to protect your head in the case of accident situations, and also fix portable and comfortable pads on the seat-belt to prevent bruises.
3. Always watch out for doormats, bath mats and towels, to avoid throws and falls.
4. Always ensure you keep the lights on everywhere around your home and fix handrails on all indoor and outdoor stairways and inclines to avoid or prevent head injury.
5. Always ensure you place safety measures in your bathroom, like putting a mat in the bathtub to prevent a slip and always wipe up excess water after a shower.
6. Always ensure you wipe up water spills immediately, in your kitchen, door entrance and most importantly, your laundry room to avoid falls and injuries.
7. Always ensure your walkways or pathways are clear at all times to avoid serious falls and to prevent head injuries.
8. Don’t forget to close the doors of cabinets or dishwashers quickly because it could result in an accident.
9. Don’t forget to call your doctor or dial the emergency number 112 immediately, if you hit your head or have an accident.