There are approximately 17,730 new cases of spinal cord injuries each year in the United States. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury, closely followed by falls. Acts of violence (primarily gunshot wounds) and sports/recreation activities are also relatively common causes. Further, more than 54 million Americans live with various types of disabilities.
PSA Director Letter 60-Second PSA HD 30-Second PSA HD 60-Second PSA SD 30-Second PSA SD Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, or Wet AMD, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S., impacting…
VIDEO: Kenneth E. Thorpe, Chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease and Professor of Health Policy at Emory University
(Washington D.C., Friday, November 9, 2018) – One in 10 Americans lives with type 2 diabetes, and an estimated 1.5 million more are diagnosed each year. Among many communities, diabetes is downplayed as “having a…
CPSC’s Operation Safe Gate wants to put an end to preventable tragedies caused by automatic security gates. While the good news is that deaths and injuries have gone down dramatically since the tougher Underwriters Laboratories…
Download: English Video Spanish Video As Memorial Day weekend has passed, the summer season has started and the ATV riding season begins, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is launching a new public…
Download Video Most American babies appear healthy – they’re growing, hitting development milestones and gaining weight. Why then, are we witnessing an increase in eczema, allergies, diabetes and obesity as our babies get older? It…
Ever thought of paying the bill with your sunglasses or your jewelry? How about paying with your face? While these new innovations may sound like science fiction, they are incredibly secure and convenient ways to…
Vacationing with your children creates cherished memories that last a lifetime, but choosing the right vacation for the entire family can be a challenge. According to travel expert Eileen Ogintz, planning vacations with your kid’s…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whooping cough (also called pertussis) is a serious respiratory infection that spreads easily from person to person. The infection causes coughing spells so severe that it…
Did you know that nearly 90 children drown inside the home each year, and two-thirds of these deaths occur in the bathtub? A child can drown in as little as two inches of water and…