in 1997: source is the National Safety Council, 1998 edition of Accident Facts.

• About 28,400 people died from injuries in the home.
  
• About 6,800,000 disabling injuries occurred in the home.
  
• About 1 in every 13 people required medical attention and/or required one-half day or more of restricted activity due to injuries incurred in the home.

SAFE-HOME CHECKLIST:
Start the year right. Make your home safe by checking each item below.

• Post emergency numbers by every phone. Numbers must be large and clear enough to be seen from a distance
• Keep a first aid kit handy, know how to use it.
• Install smoke detectors and all-purpose fire extinguishers. Check them monthly.
• Store flammable materials away from the furnace, fireplace, and other heat sources. Never leave an open flame burning unattended - even for a minute.
• Use flame-retardant curtains and bedding.
• Don't let anyone smoke in bed.
• Have your heating system checked and cleaned by a qualified contractor yearly.
• Inspect electrical equipment regularly. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and broken sockets and plugs. Make sure electrical appliances are properly grounded.
• Lock up all drugs and hazardous materials out of children's reach.
• Keep stairs, sidewalks, and hallways well lit and clear of clutter.