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Category: Injury Prevention

Coronavirus, Injury Prevention, Public Health

Party of Five: What are the rules?

August 12, 2020

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across Washington State, it is more important than ever to follow a few basic rules for social interactions.

Injury Prevention

At gun safety events, 40% of gun owners reported not locking all household guns — even around kids, UW study

January 13, 2020

In addition, 39% of survey takers indicated they kept a loaded gun at home, and 14% stored all guns unlocked and loaded.

Injury Prevention

Yeah, It’s an Uber. Buckle Up Anyway.

December 30, 2019

Many passengers in ride-hailing vehicles and taxis don’t bother to buckle up in the back seat.

Injury Prevention, Suicide

UW study shows gun shops can aid in preventing suicides

August 8, 2019

Firearm retailers in Washington state are willing to learn about suicide prevention and train their employees in how to spot and act on suicide warning signs.

Injury Prevention, Prevention

CDC’s Eight Tips for Safe and Healthy Summertime Work and Play

May 21, 2019

Eight ways to stay safe this summer.

Injury Prevention, Suicide

Suicide most common cause of firearm death in King County and Seattle

May 11, 2019

Excerpted from a post by Public Health – Seattle & King County From 2012 – 2016, almost three quarters of deaths by firearm in King County residents were suicides. Middle-aged and older adults and men overall have higher firearm suicide…

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Injury Prevention

Ride a scooter helmet-less? Maybe get your head examined.

May 4, 2019

Almost half (48%) of injuries to commuters on rental scooters involve a head trauma, and 15% are traumatic brain injuries.

Injury Prevention

Gun-Rights Counties Vow to Resist New Restrictions

April 10, 2019

Twenty-four of 39 Washington state counties have passed resolutions opposing the state’s gun law.

Injury Prevention, Seniors

How old is too old to drive?

February 20, 2019

Alice Pomidor, Florida State University When Britain’s Prince Philip crashed his Land Rover into another vehicle on Jan. 17, 2019, many people were surprised that he was still driving at age 97. Many thought that surely someone – the queen…

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Fitness, Injury Prevention, Public Health

Only 1 in 5 Seattle biker share riders use helmets, study

January 16, 2019

Only 20% wore helmets in the study, while more than 90% of cyclists wore helmets while riding their own bikes.

Injury Prevention, Prevention, Public Health, Social Determinants of Health

What are your odds of dying of ….

January 14, 2019

Americans are now more likely to die of an opioid overdose than in a car crash, of a gunshot wound that a pedestrian accident.

Injury Prevention, Public Health, Suicide, Violence

Overdoses, homicide and suicide in King County

December 27, 2018

In 2016, King County saw an unprecedented jump in overdose deaths, a trend fueled by the increase in opiate use, particularly in combination with other drugs.

Fitness, Injury Prevention, Sports

Avoid injury: Get fit for skiing

December 26, 2018

Although strength and conditioning is important, cardiovascular fitness is also important – as many injuries occur as a result of fatigue.

Injury Prevention, Marijuana, Public Health, Trauma

To be blunt: Don’t drive high

December 20, 2018

Driving while high doubles your chance of getting in a crash — and it’s illegal.

Child Health, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Trauma

1 in 7 child deaths in US due to guns

December 20, 2018

America lost 20,360 children and teens in 2016, 60 % of them to preventable injuries: 4,000 died in car crashes; firearms claimed the lives of more than 3,140.

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