Community Safety

Atlanta – A downward trend in child fatalities in motor vehicle crashes can be further improved if every child is safely restrained, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cleveland – Most U.S. adults may be misinformed about heart disease despite it being the top killer of both men and women, according to a recent survey.

Augusta, GA – Consuming too much sodium – regardless of calorie intake – may cause obesity and inflammation in young people, suggests a study from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University.

Ann Arbor, MI – Teens who consume energy drinks are more likely to use alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, concludes a new study from the University of Michigan.

San Francisco – Indoor tanning remains popular despite the risk of skin cancer, with more than 1 out of 3 adults reporting having used an indoor tanning bed, according to a new study from the University of California.

Columbus, OH – Shoulder injuries among high school athletes occur most frequently during football compared to other sports, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Baltimore – Falls have overtaken motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of serious traumatic spinal cord injuries, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Washington – Systems that help passenger vehicles avoid crashes by “talking” to each other will someday be a requirement, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Feb. 3.

Washington – The rate of safety belt use for passenger vehicle occupants in 2013 was 87 percent – statistically unchanged from 86 percent in 2012, according to a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Each year, the National Safety Council invites its members, Divisions, Delegates and directors to nominate candidates for the Delegates and Board of Directors.