Health
US death rate rose slightly last year—first time in decade
The U.S. death rate rose slightly last year—the first increase in a decade, health officials reported Wednesday.
Jun 1, 2016
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News tagged with accidental death
Health
Review article uncovers clues to the causes, risk factors for and prevention of drowning deaths
For centuries, drowning has been one of the most significant causes of accidental death in the world. Drowning deaths disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries: An estimated 375,000 people drown each year ...
Mar 18, 2016
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Addiction
Risk of premature death nine-fold among illicit drug users
Premature deaths are almost nine times more common among illicit drug users than among the general Finnish population, shows a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The excess mortality is especially pronounced ...
Feb 3, 2016
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Health
CDC: Mortality rate from falls up for US seniors
(HealthDay)—The number of American seniors who die from fall-related injuries has nearly doubled since 2000, according to a May data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center ...
May 7, 2015
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Pediatrics
Outsmarting smartphones: Technology reduces distracted driving among teens
Technology can bolster efforts by parents, lawmakers and insurance companies to reduce distracted driving among novice teen drivers, according to a study to be presented Monday, April 27 at the Pediatric Academic Societies ...
Apr 27, 2015
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Cardiology
Drowned children do not benefit from resuscitation beyond 30 minutes
Children who drown and suffer from cardiac arrest with hypothermia are significantly more likely to die or suffer severe brain damage if resuscitation continues for more than 30 minutes, finds a study published in The BMJ.
Feb 10, 2015
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Medications
Even small doses of opioids increase risk of road crashes, research finds
Drivers who have taken even a small dose of opioid painkillers have an increased risk of being injured in a car accident, a new study has found.
Jan 15, 2013
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Health
Broken heart, broken bones: Falls among elderly tied to depression
(Medical Xpress) -- A new NeuRA study has found that people suffering from depression are more likely to fall, pointing to a complex relationship between mental illness, a sense of balance, and falling in older people.
Jun 15, 2012
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Health
Older age and free school meals are associated with increased likelihood of substance use
Alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use among young people is a public health concern in the UK. The short and long term risks to health are well known and range from accidental injuries, violence, sexual ill-health and increased ...
Apr 26, 2012
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Health
Fewer children die in accidents; drug overdoses up
(AP) -- Accidents are killing far fewer children and teenagers than in the past, according to a new government report released Monday.
Apr 16, 2012
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