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ƒRoad injury is the main cause of unintentional death and hospitalisation among young people. About three quarters of all preventable deaths among 15-19 year olds are due to transport injury (RTA, 2003).

ƒRoad injury is the main cause of unintentional death and hospitalisation among young people. About three quarters of all preventable deaths among 15-19 year olds are due to transport injury (RTA, 2003).

New York Times article that reports on research about whether improved footwear has reduced sports injuries.

Youthsafe preventing serious injury to young people

Youthsafe preventing serious injury to young people

DrinkWise Ambassadors Mike McKay, Dr Andrew Rochford, Rob de Castella, Liz Ellis and Susie ONeill share their thoughts and concerns about the drinking culture in Australia and attitudes to alcohol, including binge drinking and peer pressure amongst teenagers. For some binge drinking has become routine and many see drinking alcohol to get drunk as not only acceptable, but expected. Alcohol misuse is dangerous and increases a person's risk of injury or harm. Is it possible to change the national drinking culture? Generational change is the key to a healthier future for Australian society. Research shows that parents are their children's' most influential role models.

XAVIER CRAVEN was knocked out in three out of seven games when he played rugby during his final year at school. After taking a break from the sport for four years he decided to return to it for one more season. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/one-knockout-blow-to-the-head-leads-to-another-20110513-1emlq.html#ixzz1c4mkmbZi