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As pedestrian's age rises, so does odds of dying in traffic accident
(HealthDay)—Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.
Apr 18, 2013
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Adolescent health neglected worldwide: report
Decades of neglect and underinvestment have damaged the health of 10-to-24-year olds worldwide and could hold back future generations, according to a major report published Tuesday.
May 10, 2016
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Investing in adolescent health and education could bring 10-fold economic benefit
As the World Bank meetings begin, a new study shows that investments in adolescent health and wellbeing are some of the best that can be made towards achieving the SDGs.
Apr 20, 2017
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Examining the relationship between road traffic accidents and mobile phone addiction
Research published in the International Journal of Vehicle Safety looks at the relationship between mobile phone addiction and road traffic accidents in two groups of drivers those who were involved in an accident and those ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Crash data shows cyclists with no helmets more likely to ride drunk
Cyclists who ride without helmets are more likely to take risks while riding, like disobeying traffic controls or cycling while drunk, a new study of road accident data has found.
Feb 4, 2013
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The dangers of collecting drinking water
Collecting drinking water in low and middle income countries can cause serious injury, particularly for women, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Nov 4, 2020
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Changing the legal drink-driving limit alone does not improve road traffic accident outcomes
Researchers say that changing the legal drink-driving limit without enhancing enforcement and sufficiently publicising the change does not reduce road traffic accidents.
Dec 13, 2018
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Researchers team to develop point-of-need traumatic brain injury diagnostic device
A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics and SFC Fluidics, a USA microfluidics-based biomedical device development company, will be collaborating to develop a portable diagnostic tool for rapid triaging of traumatic brain injury ...
Nov 28, 2012
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'Alcopops' tax fails to cut binge drinking in young people
A study of hospital admissions in one of Australia's favourite holiday destinations has shown no reduction in alcohol-related harm since the tax increase on alcopops.
Jun 6, 2013
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Every third child incorrectly restrained in cars, says European study
Car accidents are the main cause of serious injury and death among children in Norway. A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that 37 per cent of all children under 16 years are incorrectly restrained ...
Oct 8, 2012
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