Research In Action

Research In Action

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ICYMI May 2024
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Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from April 2024. 

Encouraging Trends in Teen Drug Use

Use of illicit drugs and alcohol is on a downward trend. Dr. Volkow from the National Institute on Drug Abuse explains what these patterns mean.

Transition to Adulthood for Autistic Adolescents

Healthcare providers play an important collaborative role for autistic teens and their families as they prepare for transition to adulthood.  

Surviving Gun Violence: The Long Term Impact

Survivors of gun violence face long term physical and emotional challenges. 

Making Melatonin Safer

As the usage -- and rates of accidental ingestion -- of melatonin rises among children, one group is calling for the use of child deterrent packaging. 

Disparities in Unintentional Injury Risk

This AAP commentary describes how socioeconomic inequities contribute to disparities in unintentional injury, and advocates for targeted interventions to reduce these disparities. 

Trends in School Shootings

In this article, researchers share the frequency and pattern of school shootings in the United States over the past 25 years.