Research In Action
Research In Action
Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from February 2025.
A new study examined pediatric fatalities due to weather events over the past two decades and found that the proportion of pediatric deaths attributed to weather events increased over the study period, highlighting the need for expanded pediatric disaster planning and response infrastructure.
Trusting Self-Driving Vehicles
A recent study by AAA shows that most Americans are still wary of self-driving vehicles, although a slightly higher percentage report that they would trust riding a self-driving vehicle this year compared to last year.
Friendship Support in Autistic Youth
A new study found that autistic youth who report greater satisfaction with friendship support exhibit lower depressive symptoms when frequently bullied. These findings highlight the need for interventions that both reduce bullying and foster positive peer relationships to support the mental health of autistic youth.
A recent study analyzed trends in drug use, including alcohol, methylamphetamine (MA), THC, and MDMA, in road crashes in Victoria, Australia, from 2010 to 2019. The findings showed a rise in drug-related fatalities, particularly from MA and THC, with alcohol detections decreasing in fatalities but increasing among injured drivers.
Autism, Camouflaging, and Suicide Risk
This recently published systematic review examined the relationship between camouflaging—an adaptive strategy used by autistic adults—and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, finding a consistent association with increased suicide risk. However, the causal mechanisms remain unclear.