Research In Action
Research In Action
Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from May 2025.
A recent study found that teens who perceive higher levels of parental monitoring are significantly less likely to engage in risky driving and passenger behaviors.
Trends in Overdose Fatalities in American Youth
A study examining youth drug overdose fatalities found that between 2018 and 2022, deaths involving only synthetic opioids saw the largest increase. Since 2020, these deaths have surpassed polydrug overdose deaths across all racial, ethnic, and gender groups.
Association Between Suicidal Thoughts and Risky Driving
Teens who reported suicidal thoughts in the past week were significantly more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors (e.g. distracted driving, impaired driving, not wearing a seatbelt) and be involved in crashes in the past 30 days, according to a new study.
The Role of Children in the Home: Black American Firearm Owners and Support for Firearm Policies
A recent study exploring support for firearm policies among Black American firearm owners found that support for most firearm policies was high, regardless of whether the study participants had children at home. The only statistically significant difference was in support for temporary firearm removal by law enforcement, which was notably lower among owners with children (65%) compared to those without (85%).
Deadly Impact: Run It Straight
"Run It Straight", a new sporting trend which involves full-speed collisions without protective gear, has gained popularity through viral videos and organized events, despite warnings from health experts about the risks of head injuries and concussion.
