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Injury & Skin Cancer Prevention

Before going to the beach, visiting the pool, launching your boat, or heading out into the sun, it’s important to understand how to avoid injuries and protect yourself from skin cancer. The information on this page will help you prepare yourself and your family for a safe, healthy, and injury-free experience.


General Information


Youth Injury Prevention

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Photo of a father putting a life jacket on his daughter

Photo courtesy of CDC-NCIPC


In or Around the Water


Drowning

Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries

Entrapment in Pools

Other Water-related Injuries

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On the Water

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Outside: Sun Protection


Sun Exposure, Sunburn, and Preventing Skin Cancer



Extreme Heat


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