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Workers’ Compensation Data Shows Record of More than 5,000 Amputations Since 2005
Data provided by the state of Ohio shows that more than 5,000 workers have suffered amputation injuries since 2005. According to an Associated Press news report, the statistics from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation show that there have been 5,405 compensation claims for amputation injuries from 2005 to 2012. Safety officials say amputation injuries …
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Study Finds Children with Brain Injuries are at Higher Risk of Depression
Concussions and other types of traumatic brain injuries have a number of negative physical consequences on youth health. In a new study presented at a national American Academy of Pediatrics conference in Florida, researchers looked at ways to identify how prevalent depression is in children with brain injuries in the United States. Taking data from …
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Focus on Teen Driver Safety
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a news release as part of National Teen Driver Awareness Week to remind teen drivers and their parents about the dangers of driving while distracted. Officials hope that with recent efforts including the introduction of distracted driving laws, the recent statewide crackdown on distracted driving and monitoring services …
Keeping Children Safe in Car Seats
Although car seats have been keeping our children safe for decades, The New York Times reports that it continues to remain a “vexing safety issue” because many families are still unable to figure out how to install them correctly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) three out of four car seats are …
What is the Future of New York City’s Bike Lanes?
A report in The Wall Street Journal questions if New York City’s bike lanes, which have been rapidly expanded during Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s third term will continue after he leaves office. The city’s Department of Transportation has expanded the bike network with 54.5 miles of bike lanes in planning or under construction this year after …
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