Use of rollover protective structures - Iowa, Kentucky, New York, and Ohio, 1992-1997(From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Article Abstract:

Many tractors on US farms do not have a rollover protective structure (ROP) even though many tractor manufacturers began offering such devices in 1985. Tractor rollovers are responsible for about 130 deaths in the US each year. Statistics from Iowa, Kentucky, New York and Ohio reveal that fewer than half of all tractors in use had a ROP. The percentage was highest in Iowa at 39% and lowest in Kentucky at 27%. Tractors purchased since 1985 were more likely to have a ROP than those purchased before 1985. Of the estimated 4.8 million farm tractors in use in the US, 3 million do not have a ROP.

Safety and security measures, Tractors, Farm tractors, Farm supplies, Agricultural supplies

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Public perception of stroke warning signs and knowledge of potential risk factors

Article Abstract:

Much effort is needed to educate the public about risk factors for stroke. Researchers surveyed 1,880 residents of the Greater Cincinnati area, including many who had risk factors for stroke. Sixty-eight percent knew at least one risk factor for stroke and about half knew at least one warning sign of a stroke. However, only 57% of those with hypertension knew hypertension was a risk factor, only one-third of smokers knew smoking was a risk factor and only 13% of diabetics knew diabetes was a risk factor. Elderly people were also less likely to know risk factors and warning signs.

Public opinion, Risk factors (Health)

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The Imperative to Develop Dedicated Stroke Centers

Article Abstract:

Doctors must promote the development of stroke centers. Stroke units were modeled after coronary care units, and were first implemented in the late 1970s. Even in the absence of treatments to limit the damage caused by stroke, 20 studies have shown that stroke units can improve outcomes. The introduction of tPA meant that there was now a drug that could limit brain damage in stroke patients. This drug dissolves the blood clots that cause most strokes and can reduce brain damage if given early enough.

Care and treatment, Editorial

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