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Party of Five: What are the rules?

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.

January 13, 2020 Injury Prevention

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

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

December 30, 2019 Injury Prevention

Yeah, It’s an Uber. Buckle Up Anyway.

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

August 8, 2019 Injury Prevention / Suicide

UW study shows gun shops can aid in preventing suicides

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.

May 21, 2019 Injury Prevention / Prevention

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

Eight ways to stay safe this summer.

May 11, 2019 Injury Prevention / Suicide

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

Excerpted from a post by Public Health – Seattle & King County From 2012 – 2016, almost three quarters of

May 4, 2019 Injury Prevention

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

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

April 10, 2019 Injury Prevention

Gun-Rights Counties Vow to Resist New Restrictions

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

February 20, 2019 Injury Prevention / Seniors

How old is too old to drive?

Alice Pomidor, Florida State University When Britain’s Prince Philip crashed his Land Rover into another vehicle on Jan. 17, 2019,

January 16, 2019 Fitness / Injury Prevention / Public Health

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

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

December 27, 2018 Injury Prevention / Public Health / Suicide / Violence

Overdoses, homicide and suicide in King County

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.

December 26, 2018 Fitness / Injury Prevention / Sports

Avoid injury: Get fit for skiing

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

December 20, 2018 Injury Prevention / Marijuana / Public Health / Trauma

To be blunt: Don’t drive high

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

December 20, 2018 Child Health / Injury Prevention / Public Health / Trauma

1 in 7 child deaths in US due to guns

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.