Tag Archives: HIPP
Hawaii Department of Health Cites Progress vs. Fatal Bicycle Accidents
The Hawaii State Department of Health delivered some good news for bicyclists in its Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan (HIPP) for 2012–2017. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “bicycle-related deaths in 2009 were nearly half of what they were in 2005.” HIPP attributes the success to “an increased effort among traffic safety partners and […]
Hawaii Department of Health Emphasizes Child Passenger Safety
Citing traffic-related injuries as “one of the leading causes of death and injuries for children of all ages nationwide,” the Hawaii State Department of Health urged parents and caregivers to take advantage of all opportunities to educate themselves on the proper use of car seats and other safety precautions for transporting children. DOH presents statistics […]
Can “Complete Streets” Reverse Hawaii’s High Rate of Pedestrian Accidents?
When the Hawaii State Department of Health issued its injury prevention plan for the years 2012 to 2017, the rates of pedestrian fatalities for the state were already unacceptably high. Since then, Hawaii has earned the distinction of being the most dangerous state for elderly pedestrians. Back when the Department of Health was drafting the […]
Hawaii Department of Health’s Traffic Safety Recommendations
When the Hawaii State Department of Health drafted the Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan for 2012–2017, it targeted several types of traffic injuries and made a number of traffic safety recommendations. Those recommendations included the following: Motorcycle and moped riders — HIPP cites a study that asserts properly worn helmets reduce the risk of death by […]
Injury Prevention Is a Public Health Priority in Hawaii
The Hawaii State Department of Health periodically issues a plan for injury prevention. The last such plan was to cover 2012 to 2017. The issue is critical since statistics show that unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among Hawaii residents ages one to 44. During an average week, 13 residents die from an […]
