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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. Read More of the blog and comments.

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. Read More of the blog and comments.

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. Read More of the blog and comments.

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. Read More of the blog and comments.

Posted by: Ileana Arias, 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
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month

Each year in the U.S., women experience about 4.8 million intimate partner related physical assaults. Men are the victims of about 2.9 million intimate partner related physical assaults. The numbers have not increased over the past years but they have not decreased either and are still unacceptably high. Why?

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Posted by: Ileana Arias, Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008, 03:30 pm ETT
Let’s Eliminate Health Disparities
 Earlier this month, Americans made history when they elected an African-American as President of the United States. For many children, Barack Obama’s election brings truth to the statement, “You can be anything you want to be, even president of the United States.”

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Posted by: Ileana Arias, Friday, Nov 14, 2008, 03:30 pm ETT


Help Reduce Violent Deaths: Explore Our New Tool
Let me introduce you to Carol. She’s a state public health official who notices an increase in reports of suicide. She wants to develop prevention efforts. Where can she find information to help her target strategies for her state?


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Posted by: Ileana Arias, Friday, Nov 14, 2008, 03:30 pm ETT


Injuries Are Not an Acceptable Risk of Growing Up
I don’t like to use the word “accident.” Accident implies that what happens is unpreventable and the resulting injuries are inevitable. That’s a false assumption when it comes to our children.

CDC science shows that most unintentional childhood injuries can be prevented. Injuries do not have to be an accepted risk of growing up.

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Posted by: Ileana Arias, Thursday, Dec 11, 2008, 09:00 am ETT

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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