Community Safety

Columbus, OH – More children are being injured by falling TVs, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Rosemont, IL – In 2012, more than 600,000 children were injured on playground equipment such as monkey bars, swing sets, slides and seesaws, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

New York – Smoking may cause airway cell damage before health tests indicate anything is wrong, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medical College.

Atlanta – The number of women dying from overdosing on painkillers has increased substantially since 1999, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pittsburgh – Being hit by a baseball or softball is the most common cause of facial fractures among young athletes, according to a study from the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Washington – A new smartphone application from NIOSH is intended to help workers safely use extension ladders.

Chicago – With summer approaching, three medical organizations have teamed up to issue tips to help prevent lawn mower injuries.

Washington – The Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10 voted unanimously to approve a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish a safety standard for children's strollers.

Washington – Many parents may be driving distracted with children as passengers, according to survey results from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Washington – Requiring bicyclists to wear helmets would reduce fatalities and serious injuries among children, according to a new study from Boston Children’s Hospital.