Community Safety

Atlanta – People with arthritis are more likely to experience falls and sustain fall-related injuries, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York – The antibiotic-resistant “superbug” commonly referred to as MRSA can be found in homes and is no longer confined to hospitals, nursing homes and locker rooms, according to a study from Columbia University Medical Center.

Washington – Children of smokers become more likely to take up the habit – and become heavy smokers – the longer the parent smokes, according to a study from the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Chicago – Even light physical activity such as pushing a shopping cart or vacuuming – when done daily – may help reduce a person’s risk of disability, according to a new study.

Columbus, OH – Every day, injuries related to baby gates send an average of five children 7 and younger to an emergency department for treatment, according to a new study from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy.

Atlanta – Approximately 39 percent of the premature deaths caused by unintentional injuries in the United States every year could be prevented, according to a new study from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – A total of 1,168 children 14 and younger died in traffic crashes in 2012 – an average of three per day and a 3 percent increase from 2011, according to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – In 2011, 74,100 children younger than 5 were taken to an emergency department because of an injury from a nursery product, according to a new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Sydney – Moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, cancer, and even death, according to a new study from the University of Sydney in Australia.

Toronto – Children are less likely to be injured by vehicles when walking to school in environments that have fewer street crossings, concludes a recent study from the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.