Interpersonal violence includes a ton of different sub-categories ranging from homicide, domestic violence and child abuse just to name a few. The rates and prevalence of such violence varies based of the area, economic situations, and resources. I grew up in South Carolina and I’ve experienced/witnessed many forms of violence. There were murders, fights, armed robberies etc. but for the most part we stuck together in the neighborhood I grew up in. Being around that type of violence made me learn early on how not to become a victim of these types of crimes. Being vigilant, having situational awareness and showing humility will keep you out of a lot of situation; well it helped me.
There are a ton of ways to injure yourself at home including falls, fires, and being poisoned are atop the list. To avoid trips and falls make sure things are in their proper places and keep walk ways clear. Having kids can make it a major task when it comes to keeping things squared away. I try to make sure I stay aware of my children’s barbaric behaviors in terms of cleanliness (lol). Every night before they go to bed I have them put toys away and I then do a sweep to ensure walkways are clear. It is important to make sure you are prepared in case of a fire, that includes making sure your smoke detectors are working, fire extinguishers are up to date, and an escape plan is in place. Poisoning is a major issue when there are small children and pets in the house. All chemicals should be stored properly and labeled.
Global warming is a major concern because of all of the glaciers that are in those cold climate areas. Just imagine if they continue to melt, there would be tons of flooding around the world. Not sure what we can do at this point to slow down this process but we all must be willing to work together to ensure that we preserve this planet we call home.
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