Research In Action

Read our latest roundup of notable child injury prevention news articles from September 2026.  

CHOP’s Pioneering Advances in Injury Prevention

This blog post looks at CHOP’s pioneering injury prevention research, highlighting advances in child passenger safety, road traffic safety, and other innovations that have helped protect children and save lives.

Deadly New Synthetic Opioid Raises Alarm

The death of a 16-year-old in San Francisco highlights the emerging threat of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid estimated to be 10 times more potent than fentanyl, raising concerns about counterfeit pills, overdose prevention, and challenges in detecting and reversing its effects.

Children With Disabilities Face Greater Risks in Foster Care

An NPR investigation reveals that children with disabilities experience longer foster care stays, more frequent placement changes, and significantly higher mortality rates, highlighting systemic failures in providing appropriate medical care, behavioral health support, and safe placements.

CDC Reports Improving Teen Mental Health Amid Changes in Reporting Focus

The CDC's latest youth health survey shows improvements in teen mental health, nutrition, and sports participation, but raises questions about the reduced emphasis on substance use, violence, sexual health, and health disparities affecting vulnerable populations.