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How The NHS Is Impacted By Road Accidents

Driving remains the single most popular form of transport in the UK, with the vast majority of commuters using cars to make their way to and from work. The UK’s infrastructure is practically built around cars, sometimes at the expense of pedestrians and other travellers, and sometimes with fatal consequences. The roads are undoubtedly a

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How Are Allergies Diagnosed?

Why get an allergy test? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans have allergies. Having allergic symptoms such as congestion or skin irritation is annoying at best and sometimes even life-altering. Properly identifying allergies and making a treatment plan with a doctor aids in a healthy lifestyle. For

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Staying Safe As a Pedestrian

Almost 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC makes it clear that simply walking around town can be dangerous, as being a pedestrian makes you 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a crash than someone who is inside a vehicle.

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5 Most Common Workplace Injuries

According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2017. This is a staggering number that causes distress to the workers, reducing their productivity, which in turn affects the organization. The jobs entailing the largest number of workplace injuries are service (like police and firefighters), transportation &

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