Community Safety

Dallas – Remnants of cigarette smoke on household objects may be harmful, especially to young children, suggests a new study presented March 16 at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

Rosemont, IL – The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Association are collaborating on a new public service campaign intended to help prevent falls among seniors.

Washington – More states are allowing all-terrain vehicles on public roads despite warnings from safety organizations and manufacturers, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America.

Pullman, WA – Public service announcements with strong emotional references to death may change people’s willingness to text while driving, according to a recent study from Washington State University.

Washington – Parents can help their kids get adequate rest by setting and enforcing rules for use of electronics at bedtime and modeling healthy sleep habits, according to results of a new poll from the National Sleep Foundation.

Washington – Pedestrian deaths decreased 8.7 percent in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same time period in 2012, according to preliminary data from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

New Haven, CT – Elderly people who take medication for high blood pressure may have a greater risk of falling and being seriously injured, according to researchers at Yale University and Oregon State University.

Phoenix – Contrary to conventional wisdom, working out at night may not have a harmful effect on sleep, concludes a new study from Arizona State University.

Washington – A new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that less than half of child safety seat experts believe parents are more likely to install a safety seat correctly using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children systems than using a safety belt.

Toronto – White noise machines used to help babies sleep may reach sound levels that are harmful to young ears, according to a new study from the University of Toronto.