St. Louis, Missouri – Unsafe sleep practices have been identified as the leading cause of sudden unexpected infant deaths in the United States. A recent study published in Pediatrics revealed that three-quarters of infants who died unexpectedly were exposed to multiple unsafe sleep practices, with nearly 60% sharing a sleep surface with another person at … Read more
New York, NY – Each year, approximately 1.19 million lives are tragically cut short due to road traffic crashes worldwide. Beyond the devastating loss of life, between 20 and 50 million more individuals suffer non-fatal injuries, leading to long-term disabilities in many cases. The economic impacts of road traffic injuries ripple through families and entire … Read more
Los Angeles, California – The impact of COVID-19 on different age groups has been a topic of concern since the beginning of the pandemic. Recent data from the CDC shows that in 2020, 1.6% of deaths in individuals aged 20-24 were attributed to COVID-19. This underscores the importance of understanding how the virus affects various … Read more
Indianapolis, Indiana – Last year, 157 individuals lost their lives and 270 were injured as a result of accidental shootings by children, as reported by Everytown, a prominent firearm safety advocacy group. The children responsible for these tragedies were predominantly teenagers aged 14 to 17 and young children aged 5 and under, based on data … Read more
Plum, Pennsylvania – Following a recent fatal home explosion in Crescent, Rick Napoleon, a resident who previously experienced a similar tragedy in Plum’s Rustic Ridge community, shared his feelings of sadness and empathy. Reflecting on his own past devastation, Napoleon expressed concern for the victims and the challenges they will face in the aftermath of … Read more
Tallinn, Estonia – The beginning of the year has brought a concerning rise in fire-related fatalities in Estonia. According to Janika Usin, head of the prevention department at the Rescue Board, the spike in deaths can be largely attributed to indoor smoking and alcohol consumption. Usin shared these insights on Vikerraadio’s morning show, shedding light … Read more
Tallahassee, Fla. — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Governor Ron DeSantis, along with all members of the Florida Cabinet, have recognized January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the state. The resolution aims to address the issue of human trafficking, which affects an estimated 27.6 million victims worldwide, according to the U.S. Department of … Read more
YEREVAN, ARMENIA – The recent violent attack on the Armenian Quarter in East Jerusalem has sparked outrage and condemnation from the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention. The attack, carried out by armed mobs associated with an Israeli-Australian businessman, has raised concerns about the protection of the cultural heritage of the Armenian Quarter and the safety … Read more