Research In Action
Research In Action
Catch up with newsworthy pediatric injury prevention articles from December 2022.
Center for Violence Prevention Scholar Dr. Polina Krass discussed the topic of adolescent sex trafficking in a recent episode of CHOP's Primary Care Perspectives podcast.
Patterns in Homicides Among Children
A recent study examining trends in homicide rates in children over the past 20 years found that rates increased for certain subpopulations, most notably among boys, Black children, and children from the southern region of the US.
According to a new CDC report, monthly deaths from drug overdose rose from 2019-2021, with nearly 90% involving opioids and more than 80% involving illicitly manufactured fentanyls. Counterfeit pills were involved in about a quarter of the deaths.
This interactive New York Times article provides a comprehensive overview on the data on gun violence and children.
Impact of Sports Participation On Vaping
Participation in a sports team was associated with lower cigarette use but higher vaping use among high school students.
