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Injuries are a common occurrence in our daily lives and can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe, life-threatening injuries. An injury is defined as damage to the body caused by external forces, such as falls, collisions, and other accidents. Injuries can affect any part of the body and can cause pain, disability, and sometimes death | Injuries are a common occurrence in our daily lives and can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe, life-threatening injuries. An injury is defined as damage to the body caused by external forces, such as falls, collisions, and other accidents. Injuries can affect any part of the body and can cause pain, disability, and sometimes death. | ||
==Types of Injuries== | ==Types of Injuries== | ||
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==Musculoskeletal Injuries== | ==Musculoskeletal Injuries== | ||
Musculoskeletal injuries affect the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These injuries can occur from falls, sports activities, and accidents. Some common musculoskeletal injuries include fractures, sprains, and strains. | Musculoskeletal injuries affect the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. These injuries can occur from falls, sports activities, and accidents. Some common musculoskeletal injuries include [[fractures]], [[sprains]], and [[strains]]. | ||
==Head and Brain Injuries== | ==Head and Brain Injuries== | ||
Head and brain injuries can occur from falls, car accidents, and other types of trauma. These injuries can range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. | Head and brain injuries can occur from falls, car accidents, and other types of trauma. These injuries can range from mild [[concussions]] to severe [[traumatic brain injuries]]. Symptoms may include headaches, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. | ||
==Burns and Scalds== | ==Burns and Scalds== | ||
Burns and scalds occur when the skin is exposed to high heat or hot liquids. These injuries can range from minor burns and blisters to severe burns that require hospitalization. | [[Burns]] and scalds occur when the skin is exposed to high heat or hot liquids. These injuries can range from minor burns and blisters to severe burns that require hospitalization. | ||
==Cuts and Lacerations== | ==Cuts and Lacerations== |