Health Tip: Staying Safe on the Subway

(HealthDay News) — Riding on the subway alone, especially at off hours, can be a nerve-wracking experience.

To help you stay out of harm’s way, Hunter College suggests:

1. Keep purses and backpacks secure at all times.

2. Do not display money or jewelry in public places.

3. Never carry a wallet in your back pocket.

4. Be suspicious of anyone approaching you.

5. When traveling at off hours, ride in cars with a conductor.

6. When waiting for a train late at night, stand in a safe spot.

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