Crunchtime for road accident data
A new study into the police and hospital data recorded after major road accidents has given key insights into better management of traffic safety and public […]
Stings beat snake bite in injury league
More than 3,500 Australians were hospitalised due to contact with a venomous animal or plant in 2017–18, according to a new report from the Australian Institute […]
Injury risks of footy, cycling and other sport
Sporting injuries make a mark every year, with almost one-third of the 60,000 Australians admitted to hospital connected to one of the football codes. A new […]
Elderly at risk of fall-related injuries
The rate of head injuries from falls by older Australians has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to a new report by the Australian Institute […]
Injury focus on disadvantage
Australians who live in disadvantaged areas are more likely to be admitted to hospital with injuries than those who live in more affluent areas, a new […]
Cyclist road toll pedals uphill
The number of Australians injured or killed in bicycle crashes is on the rise and older people are increasingly being admitted to hospital after cycling mishaps, […]
Non-fatal crash study supports road safety
New research for peak body Austroads aims to improve the measurement and reporting of serious injury road crashes by matching police crash data and hospital data. […]
Stranger danger and male assault
A notable number of assaults of males are perpetrated by more than one unknown attacker, new data from Flinders University shows. The Australian Institute of Health […]
Falls most common cause of hospital injuries
More Australians are being hospitalised for injuries, with falls and transport crashes remaining the leading cause of injuries. A new report issued the Australian Institute of […]