Tag: Injuries
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
~30K Sports-Related Eye Injuries Yearly in U.S. Emergency Rooms
Paintball and air-gun eye injuries account for large percentage of cases involving vision loss
ACS: Opioid Rx After Severe Injury Not Tied to Long-Term Use
Only 1 percent still took opioids one year after hospital discharge
Number of Youth Soccer Injuries Up Over Last 25 Years
Concussion rate jumped almost 1,600 percent in same time period
Risk of Injuries Up Around Period of Cancer Diagnosis
Increased risk of iatrogenic injuries, non-iatrogenic injuries before and after diagnosis of cancer
Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children
Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries
Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
Injuries Up As Trampoline Parks Become More Popular
Fractures, sprains the most common injuries
Facial Fracture Risk Up for Older Women With Facial Injury
Significantly increased risk for postmenopausal white and Asian women
AOSSM: High School Football Injuries Tied to Turf Composition
Researchers recommend minimum of 6.0 pounds per square foot of infill weight
