Poison control centers have seen a nearly 400 percent jump in calls related to children under 12 ingesting hand sanitizer since 2010, according to CNN. Calls increased from 3,266 in 2010 to 16,117 last year. The findings come from an analysis by the Georgia Poison Center. “Kids are getting into…
Washington Governor Announces Emergency Rules to Keep Marijuana Away From Kids
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee this week announced rules designed to keep marijuana out of the hands of children, now that recreational use of the drug is legal for adults 21 and older. The state will require approval of packaging for edible marijuana products. Cartoons, toy images and other labels…
Study Finds Smoke-Free Legislation Linked With Health Benefits For Children
Smoke-free laws are linked with substantial decreases in preterm births and children’s hospital visits for asthma, according to an international group of scientists. Pediatric hospital admissions for asthma and preterm births drop by 10 percent after smoke-free legislation is enacted, the researchers write in The Lancet. They reviewed 11 studies that…