Coma Prevention

Prevention

The following can help decrease your risk of coma:

Wear a seatbelt. Make sure infants and small children are securely fastened in a child safety seat.
Children aged 12 years and under should ride in the back seat of a vehicle.
Wear an appropriate helmet while biking, rollerblading, or playing contact sports.
Wear athletic mouth guards while playing sports.
Don’t abuse alcohol or drugs .
If you have diabetes, see your doctor regularly and take appropriate steps to regulate your blood sugar levels.
If you are ill or take medicine, see your doctor regularly for check-ups.

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