Community Safety

Washington – Nine out of 10 parents move their child from a booster seat to a safety belt too early, according to a new report from Safe Kids Worldwide.

Washington – The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging parents to be aware of the serious hazards posed by magnet sets used in desk toys and puzzles.

Washington – To highlight the importance of child car seat safety, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has unveiled a tool to help parents choose the appropriate car seat or booster seat.

Foshan, China – In addition to increasing the risk of diabetes development, pre-diabetes is associated with an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study out of China.

Atlanta – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published new guidelines intended to keep swimmers at public pools safe and healthy.

Bloomington, IN – Taking three slow five-minute walks can cancel out ill effects to the arteries caused by three hours of sitting, according to a study from Indiana University, Bloomington.

Washington – The Department of Transportation has launched an 18-month campaign aimed at improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

Atlanta – The number of youth who had never smoked but used electronic cigarettes has more than tripled in two years, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – The number of locations that will “take back” unused prescription drugs soon will increase.

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback from chemical safety professionals and consumers to help select the most effective label to place on products that are deemed “safer.”