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...]
Rural injuries & violence at home during COVID-19
Millions of Americans are isolating at home and practicing social distancing. While these practices are critical to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, they increase the risk for abuse, suicide, and child … [Read more...]
New report: 5 recommendations to reduce overdose deaths in Iowa
Last September, the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) gathered over 30 stakeholders from over a dozen fields across Iowa to discuss actions to reduce drug overdoses in the … [Read more...]
Linking data to understand violent deaths in Iowa
A unique database is linking data to help give Iowa a more complete picture of homicides and suicides in the state. The Iowa Violent Death Reporting System (IAVDRS) is the only state-based … [Read more...]
A look back: Our year of injury & violence prevention
This past summer we received big news: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded a $4.2 million grant over five years to the UI Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) to … [Read more...]
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