... The term "accident prevention" can be loosely defined as "A set of precautionary measures taken to avoid possible bodily harm" (DOH 1993). Accidents may also include an unexpected and medically important bodily event especially when injurious, as in the case of a cerebrovascular accident or accidental heart attack ... The Ministry of Health's Annual Statistical Report (2004-2005), lists Diseases of the Heart as the number one cause of death in Trinidad and Tobago; accounting for 24.8 % of all deaths and 189.5 deaths per 100, 000 individuals (9). It is well known that great strides have been made in preventing and treating heart disease and stroke, causing the death rates from cardiovascular disease (CVD) to decline... Generally, in order to keep accident numbers at an acceptable level, accident prevention needs to shift from a reactive mode to a proactive mode... This approach includes knowing how to effectively use the many strategies available to achieve good health. Prevention costs less than expensive medical interventions, and in the long run brings more benefits...