Health
Crash, bang, thump: The hidden dangers around the home
(Medical Xpress)—Bunk beds and baby change tables are among the hidden dangers around the home causing serious injury and death to Queensland children.
Mar 26, 2013
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Addiction
Youth drivers survey first step to preventing youth from driving under cannabis influence
While young people may be aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, a recent study by a Western Ph.D. student shows there's work to be done to educate them on the risks of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC).
Jun 30, 2021
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Health
How heavy snow reduces road injuries: Less bicycling, safer transport
Heavy snowfall slows things down and makes it harder to get from point A to point B. But snow clouds have a silver lining—heavy snow may prevent serious road injuries and even save lives. How? By getting people off bicycles ...
Mar 5, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Why spatial orientation tests could improve safety assessments for older drivers
Older drivers experience greater difficulties behind the wheel if they have worse spatial orientation ability, according to new research from the University of Exeter.
Mar 1, 2024
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Health
Phones, friends are distracting problem for teen drivers
Distractions—especially talking with passengers and using cellphones—play a far greater role in car crashes involving teen drivers than has been previously understood, according to compelling new evidence cited by safety ...
Mar 25, 2015
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Busted drink driving? It's more likely in the country than the city
If you live in a rural area and are weighing up whether or not to drink and drive, then think again because new research shows drivers are more likely to be busted in the country than the city.
Aug 26, 2013
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Health informatics
Risk-taking behavior on roads in Victoria, Australia increased during lockdowns, study shows
Reduced travel on Victoria's roads during the COVID-19 pandemic did not equate to proportionate reductions in road trauma.
Nov 22, 2023
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Health
UN says most of world lags on road safety laws
(AP)—The World Health Organization says only 7 percent of the world's population lives in nations where there are adequate road safety laws.
Mar 14, 2013
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Health
Road toll and smoking campaigns good precedents for the fight against alcohol-fuelled violence
There is enormous outrage in the community about the recent deaths from alcohol-fuelled violence. There is the risk, however, that in the same way that the gun debate in the US flares after every shooting then fades away ...
Jan 6, 2014
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Health
Road accidents kill 1.25 mn each year, Africa deadliest: WHO
Some 1.25 million people are killed in traffic accidents around the world each year, with Africa by far the continent with the most dangerous roads, the World Health Organization said in report published Monday.
Oct 19, 2015
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