Archive for Month: April 2012

Death rates from unintentional injury among children dropped by nearly 30 percent in 10 years Death rates from unintentional injuries among children and adolescents from birth to age 19 declined by nearly 30 percent from 2000 to 2009, according to a new Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for persons aged 1-19 years and the fifth leading cause of death for newborns and infants aged <1 year.  This report describes 10-year trends in unintentional injury deaths among persons aged 0-19 years. Vital Signs: Unintentional Injury Deaths Among Persons Aged 0–19 Years — ... Read More

AAPCC Launches “Unquestionable Answers” Campaign ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The American Association of Poison Control Centers and the experts atAmerica’s 57 poison centers are encouraging young adults, specifically those of college age, to call thePoison Help hotline instead of searching the Internet for answers to poisoning questions, according to Debbie Carr, AAPCC executive director. AAPCC Launches ... Read More

Help Save Your Poison Center Please let your representatives in Washington, D.C., know that you believe poison centers are vital and that you support funding to keep them running 24/7/365. To join your voice with other poison center supporters, register for the AAPCC advocacy network at www.capwiz.com/aapcc, then send a letter to your elected officials ... Read More