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Window Safety Week is April 5-11

Itasca, IL – Deaths and injuries that result from children falling out of open windows are tragic – and preventable.

Distracted driving a factor in most teen crashes: study

Washington – Teen driver crashes may be caused by distracted driving more often than you think.

NHTSA targets ‘tweens’ in safety belt campaign

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a national safety belt campaign targeted at parents of children ages 8 to 14.

Painkiller misperceptions common, survey finds

Itasca, IL – Almost 9 out of 10 people who use opioid painkillers are not concerned about becoming addicted to the drugs, according to a recent survey from the National Safety Council.
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Energy drinks raise resting blood pressure: study

San Diego – While some people drink coffee or soda for a caffeine boost, others turn to energy drinks.

Pedestrian deaths slightly down: report

Washington – The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads by motor vehicles in 2014 changed little from the previous year, and the slow progress on increasing pedestrian safety is a concern, a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association states.

EPA releases ‘Safer Choice’ label

The Environmental Protection Agency recently unveiled a new logo to identify products made from safer chemical ingredients.

Injury-prevention app aims to make homes safer for kids

Columbus, OH – A new app has been designed to help parents protect their children from injuries at home.
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Many pedestrians distracted by phones, other electronic devices: study

Wayne, NJ – Many pedestrians are distracted by electronic devices while crossing streets, according to a recent study from William Paterson University.

Young women ignore heart attack warning signs: study

New Haven, CT – Many younger women delay seeking medical care for symptoms of an impending heart attack, leading to a higher rate of cardiovascular death when compared to similarly aged men, concludes a study from the Yale School of Public Health.

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