“Leave A Child With Any Male”: 65 ‘Never Will I Evers’ From Emergency Workers Who Have Seen The Worst

Key Points:

• Emergency personnel and healthcare workers shared behaviors and items they avoid due to witnessing severe injuries or fatalities, such as never putting feet on the car dashboard, avoiding motorcycles, trampolines, and unsafe child supervision.
• Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading global causes of death, with WHO recommending lifestyle changes such as avoiding tobacco, excessive alcohol, and unhealthy diets to reduce risk.
• Injury and violence are the leading causes of death for Americans aged 1-44, with unintentional injuries including overdoses and motor vehicle crashes being prominent; mental health care and safety measures are emphasized.
• The United Nations reports that many child deaths, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, are preventable and linked to malnutrition, premature birth, and infectious diseases, with aid cuts worsening the situation.
• Common safety advice from responders includes always wearing seatbelts and helmets, avoiding risky activities like riding ATVs or using trampolines, and ensuring proper medical screenings and mental health care.