Recent CIRP Publications- August 2018
This post highlights recent CIRP publications, since April 24, 2018.
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Urban-Rural Divide On Pediatric Injuries from Firearms
Read more for a discussion on a recent study comparing firearm related injuries between urban and rural populations.
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ICYMI June 2018- Rising Rates of Suicide, Preventing Gun Violence, Driver Ed Tuneup, and more...
Read more for a round up of newsworthy articles about child injury prevention from the past month.
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Child Mortality Webinar Recording
The Center for Injury Research and Prevention hosted a webinar which provided actionable information for health policy stakeholders, government agency staff, child health policy advocates, elected officials, and healthcare providers to implement policy changes to adress the three identified causes driving up the child mortality rates.
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Flashback Friday- National Gun Violence Awareness Day June 2nd
June 2nd is National Gun Violence Awareness day. To honor this weekend, this flashback Friday features our recent blog posts on preventing gun violence.
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ICYMI May 2018: Hot Car Deaths, Screen Time and Teen Brains, Party Favor Bags, and More
Read more for our monthly roundup of noteworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.
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Register Today for Webinar: "Playing Catch-up -- How to Address US’ Lag in Reducing Child Mortality Rates"
On Tuesday June 5th, CIRP will host a webinar bringing together experts across CHOP to identify the underlying causes of mortality in children under age 1 and adolescents 15-19 years, discuss the three major contributing factors driving the lag in US child mortality rates, and discuss the evidence-based policies which should be implemented to address these issues.
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Activism Can Be Good for Teens—If They Receive Support and Guidance
Teenagers helping to make a difference in their communities is nothing new. But when teens take on hot-button issues, the backlash can be overwhelming and even alarming at times. The intense online criticism of students calling for gun control following the deaths of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., in February may make parents and educators think twice about encouraging teens to speak out. Yet speaking their minds can contribute to teens’ mental wellbeing and even lay the groundwork for success as an adult.
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ICYMI April 2018: Wearable Technology and Driving, Marijuana and Teenage Brain, Concussion and Dementia Risk, and More
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ICYMI March 2018: Vacant Lots and Crime Rates, Gender Bias in Academic Publishing, Young Children and Political Protests, Digital Sexual Activity and Teens, and more
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from March 2018.
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