French: Watertown sees a promising decline in underage drinking Nov 5, 2009
In the spring of 2008, 597 high school students and 454 middle school students completed the anonymous written survey which looks at alcohol and other drug use; tobacco use; behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; sexual behaviors; unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity. Great news is that overall, the trend in underage drinking in Watertown is going down. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Guns dont kill people? Oct 9, 2009
Accidents (unintentional injuries) 6. Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Keeping Children Safe: Rethinking Design Oct 7, 2009
6, 2008) In a new study, a University of Missouri professor found that children living in households with unrelated adults are six times more likely to die of maltreatment-related unintentional injuries. (May 6, 2005) The trial showed that cooling has positive affects on children who suffered traumatic brain injury. (Science Daily)
More People Die From Unintentional Injuries Sep 4, 2009
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Deaths From Unintentional Injuries Increase For Many Groups Sep 4, 2009
17, 2007) Reductions in the death rate from homicide, HIV disease, unintentional injuries -- and among women, heart disease -- have contributed to narrowing the life expectancy gap between blacks and whites in. . (Science Daily)
The Teen Brain: The More Mature, the More Reckless Sep 2, 2009
They floor the gas and experiment with drugs and play with guns; according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures, more than 16,000 young people die each year from unintentional injuries. The most for teens' carelessness is that their brains just aren't developed enough to know better. (Time.com)
South Africa: A Nation Killing Itself Aug 26, 2009
"Alcohol misuse, and in some parts of the country drug misuse, are major factors underlying homicides, intimate partner violence, rape, abuse of children, road deaths and other unintentional injuries," note the authors. They estimate the "health and social cost" of alcohol misuse to be R9-billion a year. (allAfrica.com)
Statistics tell parents that the world is not so dangerous for their children Aug 18, 2009
Unintentional injuries, mostly car wrecks, are the leading cause of death for everyone between age 1 and 44, when cancer takes over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Census figures show about 100 million people ages 1 to 24 in the U.S. Breaking down the age groups used by the CDC for 2006 (the most recent statistical year), it offers a reality - although worrisome - that might become more manageable. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Many Parents, Caregivers Lack Basic Child-Safety Information Aug 13, 2009
More than 1,300 children aged 1 and 2 years died from unintentional injuries in 2005. While formal schooling did not affect how well they recognized the hazards, Gaines noted that adults with more parent-related education, such as taking CPR courses or just reading parenting magazines, did better at spotting the potential safety issues. (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking, Binge Drinking: Double-threat To Teen Health Aug 12, 2009
Daly directs the YRBS in Philadelphia, a survey that focuses on six major areas, including unintentional injuries and violence, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, dietary behaviors, and physical inactivity, to determine health risk factors among young people. Other authors on the study include Dawn Eichen and Rinad Beidas in the department of psychology, and Jenn Ibrahim and Brad Collins in the department of public health. (Science Daily)
Novice Parents Overlook Many Child-injury Risks Aug 11, 2009
Home InjuriesUnintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for toddlers in the United States, according to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) ... 6, 2008) In a new study, a University of Missouri professor found that children living in households with unrelated adults are six times more likely to die of maltreatment-related unintentional injuries. (Science Daily)
A double-threat to teen health Aug 9, 2009
Daly directs the YRBS in Philadelphia, a survey that focuses on six major areas, including unintentional injuries and violence, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, dietary behaviors, and physical inactivity, to determine health risk factors among young people. . (EurekAlert!)
Most deaths are accidental Jul 20, 2009
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. On average, 12,175 children 19 years old or younger died each year in the U.S. between 2000 and 2006 from an unintentional injury. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Nation's first children's hospital-based safety store focuses on child injury prevention Jun 26, 2009
"Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death of American children ages 1 to 14 years, and many parents and caregivers are unaware of the risks around the home and on the road that present a danger to their children," said Jeffrey L. Sperring, MD, chief medical officer, Riley Hospital for Children. "By offering the Safety Store to our community and partnering with other hospitals, we are actively promoting the message, statewide and nationally, that child injury prevention needs to be... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Alcoholic Hepatitis Jun 25, 2009
1 Excess consumption of alcohol is associated with both short-term and long-term liver damage, several types of cancer, unintentional injuries both in the workplace and on the road, domestic and social violence, broken marriages, and damaged social and family relationships. 3. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Wheelabrator funds drug-prevention efforts aimed at Saugus youth Jun 23, 2009
The survey consisted of a series of multiple-choice questions concerning tobacco, alcohol and drug use; behaviors related to intentional and unintentional injuries; eating habits and physical activity; and behaviors related to HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy. Parents were able to review the survey at the schools prior to it being administered. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Indian health care's victims Jun 16, 2009
American Indians have disproportionately high death rates from unintentional injuries and suicide, and a high prevalence of risk factors for obesity, substance abuse, sudden infant death syndrome, teenage pregnancy, liver disease and hepatitis ... American Indians have disproportionately high death rates from unintentional injuries and suicide, and a high prevalence of risk factors for obesity, substance abuse, sudden infant death syndrome, teenage pregnancy, liver disease and hepatitis. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Reservations lacking basic health care Jun 16, 2009
American Indians have disproportionately high death rates from unintentional injuries and suicide, and a high prevalence of risk factors for obesity, substance abuse, sudden infant death syndrome, teenage pregnancy, liver disease and hepatitis. While campaigning on Indian reservations, presidential candidate Barack Obama cited this statistic: After Haiti, men on the impoverished Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota have the lowest life expectancy in the Western Hemisphere. (MSNBC -- Health)
Alcohol Risks Greater in Teen-Onset Drinkers Jun 16, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Delaying the start of alcohol drinking might curb subsequent rates of alcohol-related injuries. (MEDLINEplus)
Your Community (May 27) May 28, 2009
Unintentional injuries are the No. 1 killer of children under 14 years old, according to fire officials, and drowning is the No. 2 reason for those injuries. We hope to avoid those injuries by having these life jackets available, according to the fire department. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Shearer and Newcastle remain locked in talks May 27, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Newcastle United manager Alan Shearer and his assistant manager Iain Dowie react after their team was relegated from the Premier League on Sunday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
We can be the greatest: Manchester United May 27, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Sir Alex Ferguson has set his sights on getting Manchester United to match Real Madrid's European Cup record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Younis eyes A-League return with Sydney May 27, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Michael CockerillMay 27, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Children's Brains Organized Differently May 17, 2009
6, 2008) In a new study, a University of Missouri professor found that children living in households with unrelated adults are six times more likely to die of maltreatment-related unintentional injuries. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life May 16, 2009
Researchers found that the available evidence for the effectiveness of intervention in this age group was strongest in the case of preventing tobacco exposure and controlling unintentional injuries. Smoking impacts young children through prenatal exposure and environmental tobacco smoke. (EurekAlert!)
Parents' fear factor: A short toddle into the danger zone Mar 4, 2009
Unintentional injuries -- such as traffic accidents, burns and drownings -- are the leading cause of death and illness in children. Such injuries are responsible for more than 12,000 deaths and 9. (USA Today -- News)
Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans Feb 21, 2009
And inn 2005, unintentional injuries or accidents, homicide, and suicide accounted for 70 percent of deaths among young adults. In addition to the special section on young adults, the report also found for the population as a whole. (MEDLINEplus)
CDC: 'Young invincibles' have big health issues Feb 19, 2009
The CDC reports that in 2005, unintentional injuries, homicide and suicide accounted for 70 percent of deaths among young adults 18 to 29. "There's a perception that after adolescence, it's smooth sailing -- that if we just get adolescents through their adolescent years, things get better and easier," Callahan said. (CNN)
Car Crashes, Falls Top List of Accidental Injuries for Kids Feb 7, 2009
2 million a year) were treated at emergency departments for unintentional injuries, say researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Males were nearly twice as likely as females to die as a result of unintentional injuries. (MEDLINEplus)
