Lifestyle counseling for midlife women (cont'd) Injury prevention – Wear lap/shoulder belts in the car – Institute fall prevention methods – Appropriate helmet and other safety equipment – An adequate number of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors – Ensure safe storage or removal of firearms – Set water heater thermostat between 120°F and 130°F or lower – Train household members to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation Sexual behavior – Institute prevention of sexually transmitted infections – Avoid high-risk sexual behavior – Use condoms or female barrier, or both – Prevent unintended pregnancies with appropriate contraception
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