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Welcome to the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center

We prevent injuries through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach.

UI IPRC Injury Blog

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Car crashes: When teens are at fault

Two recent studies by researchers of the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) looked at how much teens are responsible for car crashes in Iowa, which teens are at fault, and … [Read More...]

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UI Csomay Center: Improving safety for older Iowans

The Barbara and Richard Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence, an interprofessional center housed in the UI College of Nursing, is leading the way to support and improve the care of older adults … [Read More...]

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ATV safety & youth: Q & A with Dr. Jennissen

Dr. Charles Jennissen, a pediatric emergency medicine physician in the University of Iowa Department of Emergency Medicine and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, was 19 years old when his … [Read More...]

Young teenage woman checking her messages and social media post on her mobile phone. Looking worried and questioning reading the bad news and messages on her smart phone.

Teen risky online behaviors: Q & A with Dr. Rachel Young

Parents worry about how much adolescents use their smartphones and other media devices and how and with whom they are interacting. Children can encounter cyberbullying, sexting, and strangers online. … [Read More...]

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Frostbite injuries: Q & A with Dr. Wibbenmeyer

In cold temperatures frostbite, a freezing injury, can lead to serious health outcomes without rapid medical care. Often frostbite affects the fingers and toes, and in extreme situations can lead to … [Read More...]

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Research

  • Center Expert Research Teams
  • Research Projects
  • Rural Injuries
  • Pilot Grant Program
  • Publications
  • Center Injury Data Library

Education & Training

  • Injury & Violence Prevention Field
  • Student Research
  • Curriculum
  • Funding
  • Careers

Outreach

  • Advocacy
  • Our Partners

Resources

  • Policy
  • COVID-19
  • Burden of Injury in IA
  • Interventions
  • Media Snippets
  • Success Stories
  • Infographics
  • Tools & Technology
  • Reports & Handouts

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