Preventing a fall that can result in serious injuries and even death is not only done by being more careful, but by taking precautionary measures against falls. One of the ways to prevent falls is to exercise, as recommended by Judy A. Stevens, an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among those […]
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The number of bicyclists killed in the U.S. is trending upward, particularly for certain subsets of the population, according to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). The study shows that yearly bicyclist deaths increased by 16% between 2010 and 2012, while overall motor vehicle fatalities increased just one perfect during the same […]
As Americans age and people live longer with bad health conditions, the number of older Americans who fall and suffer serious, sometimes fatal, injuries is soaring. So the retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing home are attempting to balance safety and their resident’s desire to live independently. Nearly 24,000 adults over the age of […]
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people die from coal pollution. Millions more suffer from coal-related illnesses. Coal is responsible for over 400,000 premature deaths per year globally and many millions more serious and minor illnesses. In the U.S., coal kills around 13,000 people annually, with workers being at the highest risk of illness. The […]
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Current data suggests that falling asleep on the subway may be unwise, although this does not come as a surprise to most of us. The NYPD provided data that shows 21% of subway crime victims are sleeping. According to statistics released at the most recent MTA Transit & Bus Committee meetings, out of 1,600 reported […]
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Is Your Home Safely Prepared for Winter? Are you getting ready for winter? Are you pulling out your electric heaters or starting to turn on the heat? Have you already cleaned out your gutters so they are free of leaves? Check out our blog on how to get ahead of the winter freeze by prepping […]
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It’s never too early to start preparing for the heating season. Follow this checklist of tips for heating safety. Are you being safe when it comes to heating your home?: 1. Has your furnace been inspected and serviced recently? A furnace should be properly serviced at least once a year. 2. Has your chimney or […]
Alcohol can sometimes put you in a vulnerable and threatening position. Even the most responsible, moderate drinkers are sometimes put in situations where even a small amount of alcohol could pose a threat to your health, your reputation, or the safety of those around you. To avoid potential danger, embarrassment at the office holiday party, […]
WNYC has set up an interactive graphic to keep track of all traffic deaths that occurred in NYC, accruing to Gothamist. As of March 19th, there were 45 deaths, and 10 weeks later on June 5th, there were 100. Now by October 15th there have been 200 traffic fatalities in NYC. Of those 200 fatalities […]
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Children in poorer neighborhoods are more likely to be injured while walking, according to Gotham Gazette. Avenue H and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn is one of New York City’s most dangerous intersections for children. Within a one-block radius, nearly 50 individuals under 17 were hit and injured by vehicles in a seven-year period, three of […]