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Archive
Aim for an A+ in
back-to-school safety
Look at the
empty shelves of any office supply store, and you’ll know
without a doubt—it’s back-to-school time. Around the
country, kids are donning new outfits, strapping on
backpacks full of shiny school supplies, and climbing onto
big, yellow busses.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Tuesday, July 29, 03:30 pm ETT
Policy as a powerful
tool for changing health behavior
Last month,
I was in Barcelona for a conference. I noticed that everyone
on a motorcycle wore a helmet. In stark contrast,
practically no one on a bicycle wore a helmet.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Tuesday, July 29, 03:30 pm ETT
Media outreach raises awareness. Can it do more?
Child maltreatment is a significant public health
problem in the United States, and preventing it is one of
the priorities of CDC’s Injury Center.
During this year’s National Child Abuse
Prevention Month in April, center staff worked hard to raise
awareness about child maltreatment and highlight the
agency’s prevention efforts.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Tuesday, July 08, 03:30 pm ET
Summertime Safety
Recent news
stories about “dry”
drowning have surprised many parents since they never
heard of it and didn’t realize it was possible.
"Dry drowning“ occurs
when there
is a laryngeal spasm and water is not allowed to penetrate
the lungs and asphyxia occurs. Read More of the blog and comments.
Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Thursday, June 26, 03:30 pm ET
Me? A Blogger?
People are motivated to blog for different and varying reasons. The most compelling of these for me is the ability to quickly and pretty directly get the perspectives of those we aim to serve and those who can help us serve well. In keeping with our strong tradition of partnership, I am launching this blog. Every two weeks or so, I will prepare entries or invite guest writers to discuss timely issues relating to Injury Center priorities, science, and partnerships. I invite you–our partners, colleagues and customers–to exchange ideas and thoughts with us through the creation of this discussion forum.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Thursday, May 17, 04:30 pm ET
How did you celebrate Older
American's Month?
May 2008 was
Older
Americans Month — an ideal time to focus attention on
the issues that affect older adults. This year’s theme was
“Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive
Communities.” Individuals and communities can come together
to help older adults enjoy an improved quality of life with
a reduced risk of injury.
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Thursday, June 05, 03:30 pm ET
Exploring media technology and youth violence
Adolescents are using new media technology in increasing
numbers. Everyday, teens and pre-teens chat and send text
messages on cell phones, take pictures and make videos on
their cell phones, check out buddies’ MySpace or Facebook
pages, and post blogs on their favorite websites. My own
teens rely on these tools to stay connected with their
friends and me.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Tuesday, July 29, 03:30 pm ETT
Are we prepared for
a blast?
In an instant, an
explosion or blast can wreak havoc; causing numerous
injuries not commonly seen after natural disasters such
as floods or hurricanes. And unfortunately, as
many of us see daily through news reports, explosions
are by far the most common cause of injuries associated
with terrorism.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Tuesday, Sep 07, 03:30 pm ETT
Child Passenger Safety Week
Family road trips these
days are a far cry from what they used to be. For one
thing, in many cars, games of “Slug Bug” and “I Spy”
have been replaced with kids whiling away the hours
watching movies and playing video games. But a more
important development is that kids now are safer then
ever when travelling in motor vehicles. A big reason for
this is stricter child passenger safety regulations.
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Posted by: Ileana Arias,
Tuesday, Sep 22, 03:30 pm ETT
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