The effects of gun control on the accidental death rate from firearms in Canada
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The rate of accidental death from firearms in Canada declined following the introduction in 1978 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1977, although the impact was more evident for women than men. The rate for women fell substantially during 1978 and 1985, following a decline to 0.52 per million per year in 1976 from 0.98 per million per year in 1969. The rate for men fell to 4.82 per million per year during 1978 and 1985, from 9.89 per million per year during 1969 and 1976. The male mortality rate began falling in 1975, demonstrating that the law may not have been solely responsible for the decline.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 1997
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Ladder injuries: mechanisms, injuries and consequences
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A study was conducted on the incidence of ladder injuries in Sweden. Results showed that most ladder accidents occured outdoors during leisure time with men comprising 81% of the injured. In most cases, accidents occured with tilting ladders that slid or moved while in use. Most injuries were sustained by the upper extremities of the body upon by hitting the floor, nearby objects, or the ladder itself. The severity and treatment costs of these injuries increase with age. Ladders need additional protection devices, such as more stable supports, to reduce the risks of accidents.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 1992
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Landmarks in the history of safety
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Scientists J.J. Gibson and W. Haddon, Jr. have published papers in the 1960s that positively influenced modern safety standards. Their work gave a simple formula for injury prevention. The discovery led engineers and physicians to apply physics to injury control and prevention which later on resulted in the production of air bags, head restraints, padded dashboards and more durable bumpers, doors and fuel tanks. The formula set the theoretical basis for the automobile safety standards that were legislated in 1966.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 1992
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