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Annotation: This report presents findings, conclusions, and recommendations from case reviews of overdose poison deaths among infants, children, and adolescents up to age 17 in Virginia for the five year period between 2009 and 2013. Topics include how overdose is impacting infants and children and their families in Virginia, which children are at risk, where are they at risk, how are they at risk, and what can be done to further promote health and safety in their lives. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Virginia Department of Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 400 East Jackson Street, Richmond, VA 23219, Telephone: (804) 786-3174 Fax: (804) 371-8595 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/medical-examiner Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Case studies, Child death review, Child safety, Children, Health promotion, High risk groups, Household safety, Infants, Injury prevention, Opiates, Poisoning, Prescription drugs, Virginia

Annotation: This report chronicles the consequences of 50 years of tobacco use in the United States. Topics include the relationship between smoking and health outcomes; smoking-attributable morbidity, mortality, and economic costs; patterns of tobacco use among children, adolescents, and adults; status of and future directions in tobacco control; and a vision for ending tobacco-caused death and disease.

Contact: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Cause of death, Children, Costs, Disease prevention, Morbidity, Mortality, Progress reports, Smoking, Spanish language materials, Tobacco use

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about firearm-related injuries and deaths among adolescents and young adults ages 15-24 in the United States. Contents include data and information on the magnitude of the problem, its impact on various demographic groups, and the circumstances surrounding death and injury. A companion fact sheet addresses firearm injuries among children from birth through age 14. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Children's Safety Network, Education Development Center, 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453-8313, Telephone: (617) 618-2918 Fax: (617) 969-9186 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Death, Firearm injuries, Firearm safety, Firearms, Young adults

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about firearm-related injuries and deaths among infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 14 in the United States. Contents include data and information on the scope of the problem, the demographics of and circumstances surrounding firearm-related injuries to children, international comparison, and early prevention and safety education. Information on legislation and examples of state efforts to prevent firearm-related injuries to children is also included. A companion fact sheet addressing firearm injuries among adolescents and young adults ages 15 through 24 is also available. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Children's Safety Network, Education Development Center, 43 Foundry Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453-8313, Telephone: (617) 618-2918 Fax: (617) 969-9186 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.childrenssafetynetwork.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Children, Death, Firearm injuries, Firearm safety, Firearms, Infants, Prevention programs, Protective factors

Annotation: This consumer guide details the effects of smoking including nicotine addiction and serious disease. It also contains facts on the benefits of quitting smoking and free resources that are available to smokers who want to quit. The guide is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Cause of death, Children, Consumer education materials, Costs, Disease prevention, Morbidity, Mortality, Progress reports, Smoking, Smoking cessation, Spanish language materials, Tobacco use

Annotation: This data brief presents information about deaths to adolescents (ages 12-19) in the United States from 1999 to 2006. The brief discusses the risk of dying for this population, leading causes of death, and the cause of death accounting for high death rates among non-Hispanic black male adolescents.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3311 Toledo Road, Room 5419, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent death, Adolescent males, Adolescent mortality, Blacks, High risk adolescents, Hispanics, Prevention, Racial factors, Sex factors

Annotation: This report analyzes long-term trends in mortality among children and adolescents ages 1-4 and ages 5-14 in the United States from 1935 through 2007. The authors consider race and ethnicity, sex, cause of death, family poverty level, and state of residence and use both historical and the latest nations vital statistics data. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (888) 275-4772 Secondary Telephone: (877) 464-4772 Fax: (301) 443-1246 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.hrsa.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent mortality, Cause of death , Child mortality, Economic factors, Ethnic factors, Families, Geographic factors, Health status disparities, History, Poverty, Racial factors, Statistical data, Trends

Annotation: This report shows how wide the gaps are among the states on critical indicators of child well-being. It discusses commonly recognized measurements of child well-being, such as poverty and fatality indicators, and how states compare to one another for each indicator. Indicators used for comparison include infant, child, and adolescent death; birth to adolescent mothers; birth to women receiving late or no prenatal care; children in poverty; uninsured children; juvenile incarceration rates; child abuse fatalities; and per capita child welfare expenditures. The report provides possible explanations for the differences in child well-being among the states, how to close the gap among states, making child well-being a priority, what is being debated about children in Washington DC, and questions to ask candidates for office. Statistical data is provided throughout the report.

Contact: Every Child Matters Education Fund, 1023 15th Street, NW, Suite 401 , Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 223-8177 Fax: (202) 223-8499 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.everychildmatters.org Available at no charge; also available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent death, Adolescent pregnancy, Child abuse, Child death, Child health, Infant mortality, Poverty, State surveys, Statistical data, Uninsured persons

Annotation: This report uses data from the National Vital Statistics System and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System -- All Injury Program to provide an overview of unintentional childhood and adolescent injuries related to drowning, falls, fires or burns, transportation-related injuries, poisonings, and suffocation, among others, during the period 2000-2006. Results are presented by age group and sex. The geographic distribution of injury death by state is presented, as well.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent death, Adolescents, Age factors, Burns, Child death, Children, Drowning, Injury surveillance systems, Motor vehicle injuries, Poisoning, Racial factors, Sex factors, Suffocation, Unintentional injuries

Annotation: This paper provides information on the Always Right program, which educates adolescents in New York City about safe infant sleep and SIDS reduction practices. The paper describes the program, discusses the actions taken as a result of it, and explains why it works. Information on the National Center for Cultural Competence is included.

Contact: National Center for Cultural Competence, Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, P.O. Box 571485, Washington, DC 20057-1485, Telephone: (202) 687-5387 Secondary Telephone: (800) 788-2066 Fax: (202) 687-8899 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://nccc.georgetown.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Sleep position, Adolescent attitudes, Adolescent parents, Adolescents, Community programs, Cultural competence, Infant death, Model programs, New York, Prevention, SIDS, Sleep environment

Annotation: This Web site assists Child Death Review (CDR) team members and other public health professionals work to prevent child injury death. It examines a range of interventions designed to prevent youth injury and death due to drowning, suicide, firearms, child abuse, and motor vehicle crashes, the top causes of injury for children ages 0 to 18 living in Washington State. For each injury mechanism, interventions are identified, reviewed, and rated on the strength and quality of published evidence supporting the efficacy of the intervention. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, University of Washington, 325 Ninth Avenue, Box 359960, Seattle, WA 98104, Telephone: (206) 744-9430 Secondary Telephone: Fax: (206) 744-9962 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://depts.washington.edu/hiprc/ Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent death, Child abuse, Child death, Drowning, Firearms, Injury prevention, Intervention, Motor vehicle injuries, Motor vehicle safety, Suicide, Suicide prevention, Unintentional injuries, Washington

Annotation: This book describes community efforts to reduce violence in Boston that led to a dramatic decrease in youth violence in the city. The book is divided into four main sections: (1) the problem, (2) issues and solutions, (3) what happened in Boston, and (4) lessons learned. Topics include the epidemic of violence; child and youth involvement in violence and criminal activity in Boston; understanding issues and risk factors that lead to youth violence such as poverty, domestic violence, and the prevalence of guns; promoting positive role models, healthy and safe communities, and pro-social behaviors; and the importance of commitment by the community and its resources. The book also includes endnotes, suggestions for further reading, and and index.

Contact: Jossey-Bass Publishers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Corporate Headquarters, 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, Telephone: (201) 748-6000 Fax: (201) 748-6088 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.JosseyBass.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-7879-6980-X.

Keywords: Adolescent death, Adolescent mortality, Case studies, Community programs, Domestic violence, Massachusetts, Model programs, Socioeconomic factors, Violence prevention, Youth services

Annotation: This booklet, which is intended for adolescent parents whose infant has died, consists of a series of statements by adolescents who have experienced an infant death. The adolescents discuss how they feel about what happened and how they cope with their feelings. Information is provided about what families and friends can do, where to find more information about SIDS, and where to find SIDS support groups. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: California Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Program, California Department of Health Services, CA Telephone: (415) 502-2825 Secondary Telephone: (800) 369-SIDS E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://californiasids.cdph.ca.gov Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent parents, Bereavement, Families, Infant death, SIDS, Support groups

Annotation: This final report describes a Healthy Start replication program to develop a community-based intervention to improve birth outcomes in six communities which had disproportionally high rates of poverty, adolescent pregnancy, low weight births, infant mortality, and post-neonatal mortality. The report includes an overview of the program, its purpose, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes, publications and products, dissemination and utilization of results, future plans and follow up, and a review of the type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate the program. Also included are: a report describing the Virginia Healthy Start Fetal and Infant Review Program and its efforts, several sections of charts providing performance measures, budget objective information, implementation plan models, descriptions of regional meetings on prenatal care delivery systems in Virginia, a description of the resource mother program, an overview of the collaborating with managed care workshop, and presentation and other printed materials developed during the project. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Loving Steps, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street., Eighth Floor, West Richmond, VA 23219, Telephone: (804) 864-7764 Fax: (804) 864-7771 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.vahealth.org/lovingsteps/

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Child death, Community programs, Final reports, Healthy Start, Infant mortality, Low birthweight infants, MCH programs, Virginia

Annotation: This report provides a summary of the patterns and trends of the major contributors to death in children, highlighting important risk factors, relevant interventions, available resources, and recommendations for further reducing child mortality. The report is intended for policy makers, opinion leaders, and the public. It includes chapters on the following: (1) a profile of America's children; (2) mortality patterns in 1995; (3) trends in overall mortality; (4) trends in specific causes of death; (5) actual causes of death; (6) special topics such as suicide, violence, asthma, bronchitis, and cancer; (7) economic and social factors; (8) cost-effectiveness of interventions to lower risk; and (9) resources for children's health.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cause of death, Child death, Child health, Child mortality, Children, Economic factors, Health policy, Public health, Risk factors, Social factors, Suicide, Trends, Violence

Annotation: This annual report summarizes the activities of the Arizona Child Fatality Review Team for the year covered. It includes an executive summary and introduction, presents major findings on causes of death to children and adolescents, outlines accomplishments and challenges and presents policy recommendations. Data are included for motor vehicle crashes; drownings; smoke inhalation and burns; violence related deaths due to suicide, child abuse, homicide, and shooting deaths; and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Appendices include state statutes, statistical tables on the leading causes of death, lists of state and local team members, and a publications list.

Contact: Arizona Department of Health Services, Child Fatality Review Program, Bureau of Women's and Children's Health, 150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ 85007, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/owch/cfr.htm Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Arizona, Burns, Cause of death, Child abuse, Child death review, Children, Demographics, Drowning, Firearm injuries, Fires, Homicide, Mortality, Motor vehicle injuries, Program descriptions, SIDS, Statistics, Suicide, Violence

Annotation: This statistical report presents data on mortality rates and causes of death for adolescents (ages 10 - 24) in the U.S. and in each state. The causes of death include motor vehicle crashes, homicide, suicide, and other injuries. The data, largely derived from the compressed mortality file of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, are presented in charts and graphs. The individual state profiles include data on risk behavior, such as riding with a drinking driver, use of seat belts, possession of a weapon, physical fighting, attempted suicide, or episodic heavy drinking, when such data are available from state surveys. Appendices include more detailed statistics on mortality rates broken down by cause, age group, state, and race.

Contact: National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatits, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of Adolescent and School Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, N.E., Mailstop K-29, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724, Telephone: 800-232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth Available from Hathitrust via participating libraries. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHG050; CDC 099-4112.

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Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent mortality, Adolescents, Cause of death, Risk taking, Statistics, Suicide

Annotation: This report present the majority and minority views and the text of a study of the same name which was prepared in 1990 by Frank Hobbs and Laura Lippman of the Center for International Research, Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce. Information and data are presented on the populations and demographics of youth internationally, on family characteristics, marriage and fertility patterns, economic conditions, health indicators, injuries and mortality, and education and employment. The study compares conditions affecting the well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults in developed and developing countries. and the findings are discussed with particular reference to the United States.

Contact: U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20401, Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Secondary Telephone: (866) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov Price unknown.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Cause of death, Children, Demographics, Developed countries, Developed nations, Developing countries, Education, Employment, Fertility, Health status, Injuries, International data, Marital status, Mortality, Socioeconomic factors, Young adults

Annotation: These papers discuss access to health care for American children, injury prevention, child care, causes of death among adolescents, alcohol and tobacco utilization among adolescents, adolescent sexuality, runaway and homeless adolescents, abuse of adolescents, biomedical research in pediatrics, AIDS, and parental leave.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143, Telephone: (630) 626-6000 Secondary Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Contact Phone: (202) 662-7640 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: https://www.aap.org Price unknown.

Keywords: AIDS, Access to health care, Adolescent mortality, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Cause of death, Child abuse, Child care, Children, Homeless persons, Injury prevention, Parental leave, Pediatrics, Research, Runaways, Tobacco use

Annotation: This book contains the thoughts, perceptions, and feelings of fourteen young people between the ages of eleven and fourteen, plus others in an open-classroom, independent school, as they explored death and dying from various points of view. It covers learning to talk about death; what death is; funeral customs; dealing with the deaths of pets, older relatives and parents, and children; violent deaths; and whether there is life after death.

Keywords: Bereavement, Death, Materials for adolescents, Materials for children