Over the last few years, the Iowa Poison Control Center has seen an alarming trend in the state: A steady rise in the number and severity of deliberate self-poisoning, especially among adolescent … [Read More...]
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Safe Sleep
Every year in the U.S., around 3,500 infants die from sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) which is a sleep-related death. SUID is the leading cause of death for babies up to one year of age in the … [Read More...]

Disparities in youth suicide
University of Iowa assistant professor of epidemiology Jonathan Platt studies the bigger picture of why suicides are affecting some groups of youth more than others. Research shows an increasing trend … [Read More...]
Student highlight: Opportunities in injury & violence prevention
Victor Soupene, a PhD candidate in the University of Iowa Department of Epidemiology, was empowered by his family’s experiences to pursue a career in epidemiology focusing on improving the health of … [Read More...]

Sex hormones and sports injuries in female athletes
As a former University of Iowa athlete and professional softball player, Dr. Kristin Johnson has always been interested in how control of movement affects athletic performance and injury. This … [Read More...]