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Wallinga, Charlotte; Coleman, Mick; Bales, Diane – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2007
Dramatic improvements have been made in the lives of children over the last century. Even so, many health and safety challenges remain unresolved. For example, unintentional injuries claim the lives of more children each year than any other cause of death. In addition, a panel of pediatricians reported that the incidence of childhood obesity…
Descriptors: Health Education, Safety, Injuries, Young Children
Walker, Jearl – Scientific American, 1989
Explains the variables involved when stopping a car on various types of pavement, braking schemes and additional concerns. (RT)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Accident Prevention, College Science, Motor Vehicles
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Journal of School Health, 1995
Presents guidelines for organizations planning head injury prevention programs for bicyclists. The guidelines examine the magnitude of the problem and potential impact of helmet use, characteristics of helmets, barriers to increasing helmet use, and approaches to increasing helmet use. Bicycle helmet legislation and community educational campaigns…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Bicycling, Community Programs, Head Injuries