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Atlanta – Simple actions such as wearing seat belts, putting children in booster seats, and not drinking and driving could reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths in the United States, which has the highest rate of traffic deaths among 19 high-income countries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states in a report released July 6.

Bronx, NY – A majority of young adults with abdominal obesity are not aware they face an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a study from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

July 15 is the final day to receive an early registration discount on the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 15-21 in Anaheim, CA.

Washington – Motor vehicle traffic deaths increased 7.7 percent – an estimated 35,200 people – in 2015, according to preliminary data released July 1 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Save up to $300 by registering by July 15 for the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo – set to take place Oct. 15-21 in Anaheim, CA.

Register today for the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo, scheduled to take place Oct. 15-21 in Anaheim, CA. There, you’ll discover fresh ideas to enrich your career and keep up to date on information and trends aimed at saving lives and preventing injuries.

Bethesda, MD – The number of U.S. adults using prescription opioids without a prescription or not as prescribed has more than doubled in 10 years to nearly 10 million in 2012-2013, according to research from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

The National Safety Council is projecting that 466 people will be killed – and another 53,600 will be injured – in motor vehicle crashes over the Fourth of July weekend.

In 2013, 121,500 hand injuries resulted in days away from work, according to the 2016 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook. If that number gives you pause, read on as hand protection industry insiders offer advice on preventing hand injuries and describe what’s new regarding protection.

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