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Dangerous dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kidsafe Victoria (Australia) is supporting legislation on the registration or possible removal of dangerous dogs. A fatal dog attack on a four year old child was a reminder of\u00a0 the potential dangers of dogs and young children. The law would give councils greater powers and resources to destroy unregistered dangerous dogs. Research from the Monash University Accident Research Centre shows that in Victoria on average, one child a day is taken to hospital as a result of an injury from a dog attack.<\/p>\n

Comment:<\/span> I am convinced these powers are needed. Do readers who are dog owners agree?<\/p>\n

Sports concussions<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the US, a recurring issue in sports injuries in the last few years has been concussions. Recent research by the National Center for Injury Prevention found that 47% of high school football players suffer a concussion each season. And\u00a0 the American Academy of Neurology estimates that\u00a0 41% return to play \u00a0too soon.\u00a0 On the other hand, it is predicted that the greater focus on concussions will result in helmets with more padding. And has been noted elsewhere, it is not just football players who are susceptible to concussions but cheerleaders as well.<\/p>\n

Comment:<\/span> Better helmets will certainly help but I believe far more will be achieved when the whole culture of these \u2018games\u2019 changes such that blows to the head are forbidden.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.fox23.com\/news\/local\/story\/H-S-Trainers-try-to-tackle-concussions\/wfOWolgSbU-328zoD0rXhQ.cspx<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Note: As an aging person I am still not entirely clear what blogs are all about. But I have agreed to do my best to keep ours fresh by contributing more often. Some of what I will submit are left-overs from the News and Notes section I edit. I also intend to bring to your attention items of interest that I come across on the web and elsewhere. I will comment on some of these and I encourage readers to add their views. […]<\/p>\n

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