Research In Action

Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from September 2024.

Alarming Rise: Opioid Ingestion in Children

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) researchers highlight over 60 cases of opioid ingestion among children who were treated at CHOP and referred to its child protective team, illustrating the growing danger of opioid poisoning among children. 

Impact of Anti-Transgender Laws on Suicide Attempts

State level anti-transgender laws caused up to a 72% increase in suicide attempts among trans and non-binary youth, with the highest increase at 2 and 3 years after the laws were enacted. 

Public Health Impact of Cannabis Policies

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine describes the impact of cannabis policies on public health. 

Social Media Searches For Galaxy Gas Skyrocket

As searches for "Galaxy Gas" (referring to pressurized canisters of nitrous oxide) increase on social media, so do concerns about the dangers of misuse. 

Disaster Response: Understanding the Needs of Children

A new paper summarizes the perspectives and scientific needs related to disasters affecting children from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium on Pediatric Disaster Science.