Lawn mowers may seem like just an ordinary piece of equipment during warmer months, but they are dangerous machinery to young children who ride on them or play near them. Every year 10,000 children … [Read more...]
Talking about gun safety and safe storage in Iowa
A new campaign started in Polk County, Iowa, is encouraging residents to talk about gun safety and practice safe storage of guns. Helen Eddy, Director of Polk County Health Department, said Talk It … [Read more...]
Deprescribing medication to reduce older adult falls
Among U.S. adults at least 65 years of age, falls are the leading cause of injuries and deaths. Effective falls prevention includes removing tripping hazards from the home and doing strength and … [Read more...]
Our year in review: 2023
2023 was a big travel year for the UI Injury Prevention Research Center. A record of 15 faculty, staff, and students attended the annual conference of the Society for Advancement of Violence and … [Read more...]
Nurse fatigue and injury prevention
According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep for health and well-being. However, many shift workers such as nurses struggle to meet these recommended hours of … [Read more...]
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