Categories: Motor Vehicle Safety
August 31st, 2009 6:00 pm ET - Louise Galaska, MPA
As parents, we share our children’s pride when they earn their driver’s license. For most of us, though, our overriding emotion as we watch our teens drive away is concern.
Our concern is justified. Statistics show that the risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16- to 19-year-olds than among any other age group. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens.
Categories: Injury Response
June 29th, 2009 4:30 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
Our goal at the Injury Center is to prevent injuries. Yet we know that despite all of our efforts, injuries will occur. So we believe it also is our professional responsibility to help ensure the best response when they do.
Categories: Violence Prevention
May 7th, 2009 12:00 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
April was Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we joined with our partners to increase awareness of child maltreatment prevention. Of course, at the Injury Center, we focus on child maltreatment every day of every month. We are motivated by a deep belief that child maltreatment is completely preventable.
Categories: Violence Prevention
April 22nd, 2009 11:33 am ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and people throughout the world participate in Denim Day, a campaign to raise awareness about rape and sexual assault. Wearing denim as a sign of protest, participants strive to end sexual violence.
Categories: Violence Prevention
February 18th, 2009 1:10 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
We’re all disturbed by the tragedy of child maltreatment. We are dismayed when we see headlines informing us of yet another child’s life ended or altered forever because of maltreatment by a trusted caregiver.
Categories: Traumatic Brain Injury
February 18th, 2009 1:10 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
Along with many others, I was shocked to learn about the recent death of actress Natasha Richardson. Ms. Richardson fell while taking skiing lessons on a beginner’s slope. Although she hit her head, she reportedly got up from the fall and declined any immediate medical treatment since she didn’t lose consciousness and felt fine. But soon afterward the world learned what we at CDC already knew – even a seemingly minor bump to the head can result in a significant traumatic brain injury.
Categories: Motor Vehicle Safety
February 3rd, 2009 4:10 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
When we drive, we join the community of drivers on the road. We rely on each other to follow laws and pay attention. We trust that everyone on the road with us is a dependable member of our community.
Categories: Motor Vehicle Safety
December 19th, 2008 11:00 am ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
Over the past several months, there has been a lot of talk about the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA). Should it remain at 21, or should our country consider lowering the drinking age to 18 years old?
Categories: Home & Recreational Safety
December 11th, 2008 9:00 am ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
I don’t like to use the word “accident.” Accident implies that what happens is unpreventable and the resulting injuries are inevitable. That’s a false assumption when it comes to our children.
CDC science shows that most unintentional childhood injuries can be prevented. Injuries do not have to be an accepted risk of growing up.
Categories: Violence Prevention
November 14th, 2008 5:30 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
Let me introduce you to Carol. She’s a state public health official who notices an increase in reports of suicide. She wants to develop prevention efforts. Where can she find information to help her target strategies for her state?
CDC has just launched an online tool that will help Carol find exactly what she needs.
