Child Injury Prevention Handbook　Learning about Things We Can Change with Prof. KAERU -For Teens-

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Prevention3●Don’t swim in bad weather●Don’t swim when you aren’t ●Wear a life jacket●Flow and height of the waves●Depth of the water●Share information about dangerous spots on SNS●Make signs to show danger●Issue an alert for danger●Make requests to develop Drowning accidentsand getting hurtat the beachThingswe can’tchangeThingswe want tochangeThingswe canchangeLet’s considerAccidentCase Study Let’s think how to prevent drowning and being carried away by the waves.17feeling wellwhat we canchangesafe areasMountain hikingWhat we can change from the perspectiveof junior high and high school studentsIdeas from junior high andhigh school students in TokyoSerious accidents have occurred not only in the ocean,Review what you’ve learned to prevent accidentsbut also in mountains and rivers.Danger!No EntryDangerous!Playing in the river18Mountain trails have stones that stick out and could result in serious harm if you trip. Choose shoes that are both comfortable and durable. Hypothermia is possible at the summit because of the low temperatures. Let’s dress properly for mountain climbing.Even in areas where the water looks shallow, it might suddenly become so deep that you cannot touch the riverbed. If your hat or sandals get washed away in the river, don’t push yourself to get them.If you have younger brothers or sisters or younger friends, read the infant and toddler edition and the elementary school edition to teach them about dangerous situationsWhat should you change?These accidents may also occur!