While hot tubs are usually thought of as relaxing and fun, there are many dangers associated with them. Here are some stats from a NY Times article to think about the next time you take a dip:
• Between 1990-2007, 80,000 people went to the emergency room for hot tub or whirl pool injuries (74% of these injuries happen at home)
• Since 1990 there have been 800 hot tub associated deaths (90% were children under 3)
While hot tubs can be dangerous, they can still be fun if you take some precautions:
• Only use the hot tub for 10-15 minutes
• Do not set the temperature above 104 degrees
• Supervise children in areas around hot tubs!
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