In the U.S., falls are the leading cause of injury and death from injury in adults 65 years and older. Falls can also lead to disability and loss of independence for older adults. Falls prevention … [Read More...]
UI IPRC Injury Blog
Dr. Peek-Asa reflects on 15 years as our director
This month marked a new and exciting chapter for the UI Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) as we welcomed Carri Casteel, our center’s associate director for research, into her new role as … [Read More...]
Preventing child injuries outdoors during COVID-19
Summer is here and families across the U.S. have headed outdoors more for exercise, play and recreation amidst a global pandemic. Being active outdoors is good for physical and mental health and … [Read More...]
Marking 50 blog posts on injuries & violence
Happy 50 blog post anniversary to us! We are grateful to our blog subscribers, whether you have followed along since the beginning or are just tuning in. Launched in 2016, our monthly injury blog … [Read More...]
Linking school children with trauma to care
Many children who have experienced trauma show up in the school nurse’s office with headaches, stomach aches, loss of appetite or overeating, and unexplained irritability. These nonspecific symptoms … [Read More...]