Community Safety

Chapel Hill, NC – Pregnant women involved in a motor vehicle crash have an increased likelihood of birth complications, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is adding rearview video systems – which show drivers what is directly behind their vehicle – to its list of Recommended Advanced Technology Features for consumer vehicles.

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A study from the McGowan School of Business at King’s College concluded that roughly 4 out of 5 college students read or sent texts while driving “at least sometimes,” despite the majority believing it is a risky behavior.

Quebec City – Marathon running may overly strain the heart, especially for amateurs with less training, concludes a study from the University Institute of Cardiology and Pneumology Quebec.

Burnaby, British Columbia – Falls among elderly people in long-term care facilities often result in head injuries, according to a study from Simon Fraser University.

Bilbao, Spain – A campaign aimed at teaching children about workplace safety is available in 18 languages from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (also known as EU-OSHA).

Rosemont, IL – Having correct-size shoes and bags could help you avoid foot and back pain, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is reminding consumers.

New York – A new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health concluded that drivers who test positive for drugs were 3 times as likely as those who test negative to be involved in a fatal crash.

Los Angeles – Eating a diet high in calories and fat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Darien, IL – Both inadequate and excessive amounts of sleep are linked to chronic disease, concludes a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.