CIPPs Prevention Message of the Month

Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for people aged 1 to 44. The Center for Injury Prevention and Policy has launched a public education campaign aimed at addressing this leading cause of unintentional death and disability.

Every month a new fact sheet will be released on a different topic of injury prevention.

For more information, please view the press release announcing the initiative.

Monthly Prevention Messages

May: Bike/Helmet Safety

• Bike/Helmet Safety Fact Sheet

April: Animal Bites

• Animal Bites Fact Sheet

March: Lead Poisoning

• Lead Poisoning Fact Sheet

February: Cold Weather Injuries

• Cold Weather Injuries fact sheet

January: Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

• Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention fact sheet

December: Drowsy Driving Prevention

• Drowsy Driving Prevention fact sheet

November: Holiday Blues

• Holiday Blues Fact Sheet

October: School Safety

• School Safety Fact Sheet

September: Fall Prevention

• Fall Prevention Fact Sheet

August: Driving Under the Influence

• Driving Under the Influence Fact Sheet

July: Fireworks Safety

• Fireworks Public Service Announcement
• Fireworks Safety Fact Sheet
• Fox45 Baltimore Interview

June: Water Safety

• Water Safety fact sheet

May: Surviving Trauma

• Surviving Trauma fact sheet

April: Distracted Driving

• Distracted Driving fact sheet

March: Violence Prevention

• Violence Prevention Program's fact sheet

February: Teen Dating Violence

• Teen Dating Violence fact sheet

Press Inquiries

Call 410-328-8919 or email media@umm.edu.

More Information

For additional information, please email us at prevention@umm.edu or call 410-328-2035.