Home projects sending people to ERs

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It turns out the bad economy can actually be a pain in the neck. That is making for increased visits to emergency care facilities.

It seems that individuals are attempting more do-it yourself projects and hurting themselves in the process.

Emergency care operators tell the New York Times their patient load is increasing.

So make sure you have help when moving heavy objects, stay off of ladders and be extremely careful with power tools.

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