Tag Archives: Fatalities

New Vision Zero action plan addresses dangerous NYC streets where most pedestrian fatalities occur

Half of NYC fatal pedestrian accidents occur on 7% or 424 miles of the city’s streets. These specific streets are going to be the main focus of the new Borough Pedestrian Safety Action Plans that were just released by the … Continue reading

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"Traffic fatalities within US states that have legalized recreational cannabis sales and their neighbours"

The title of this post is the title of this new research published in the journal Addiction authored by Tyler Lane and Wayne Hall. Here is the article's abstract: Background and aims A growing body of evidence suggests that cannabis … Continue reading

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Traffic Fatalities Contribute to Decline in Life Expectancy

With all of the advances in medicine and technology, one might assume that humans are living longer these days. It turns out that’s not the case in the United States, where the Centers for Disease Control says life expectancies are … Continue reading

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NYC construction accidents, injuries and fatalities continue to rise sharply

The number of construction accident fatalities in New York City recorded by the DOB doubled during the first seven months of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. The DOB data does not include fatalities from transit and roadway projects, as well … Continue reading

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"Medical marijuana laws and workplace fatalities in the United States"

The title of this post is the title of this notable new research article forthcoming in the October 2018 issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy. Here is its abstract: Aims The aim of this research was to determine … Continue reading

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