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d. We should not lift heavy loads beyond our physical strength.

e. We should follow the rules of the games and be disciplined while playing
games.

First Aid

a. First of all, we should keep the injured person in the open place comfortably.

b. Sprained parts of the body should not be moved.

c. We should use a handkerchief or gauge to tie gently around the injured parts
in order to avoid movement.

d. The victim should be given plenty of liquids to drink.
e. We should console the victim and take him / her to the nearest health center
immediately.

2. Fracture

Fracture is the state in which a bone is broken into two or more pieces due to various
causes such as falling from height, collision, hitting forcefully, etc. The bones may
crack, break or intrude. Usually we see incidents of fracture of limbs in the school
or in the playgrounds. The fractured parts may bleed, swell and look ugly as well.
It is painful too. It is difficult to move such fractured parts.

Generally, fracture can be classified into two types - simple and complex. In simple
fracture, a bone is injured and broken into two pieces without any visible wounds in
the outer part of the body. Bones fractured in such a way can be quickly and easily
treated. In complex type of fracture, the bones are broken into many pieces after
an injury. In this type of fracture, the wounds can be seen in the outer part of the
body. It is difficult to treat such wounds and it takes longer time to heal.

Safety Measures

a. We should be very careful while climbing up the walls, roofs, trees, etc.

b. We should put a fence/ bar at the stairs and balcony of the houses.

c. We should follow traffic rules and regulations while travelling and crossing roads.

d. We should instruct to play games only in the presence of an experienced coach.

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