Frederick Rivara
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Professor, Pediatrics
Box 359960 |
Research Interests
His research interests have included the efficacy and promotion of bicycle helmets, prevention of pedestrian injuries, youth violence, the epidemiology of firearm injuries, intimate partner violence, interventions for alcohol abuse in trauma patients and the effectiveness of trauma systems in the care of pediatric and adult trauma patients. He continues as an active clinician, teacher, investigator, and advocate at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital.
Related Links
Epidemiology Biography Page
SciVal Experts Page
Education
MD University of Pennsylvania, 1974
MPH University of Washington, 1980
In the News
- Chiding Congress: Seattle First City to Fund Gun Violence Research
NBC News, 03/22/2013 - Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis
Crosscut, 02/04/2013 - Sweating Bullets
The Daily, 01/29/2013 - The Answer is Not More Guns
Salon, 12/17/2012 - Critics Want More Bicycle Helmet Enforcement
KING 5 TV, 10/30/2012 - Even mild concussions can cause lingering symptoms; research helps identify which kids at risk
Washington Post, 03/09/2012 - Screening Children for Cholesterol
New York Times, 02/15/2012 - Children With Head Injuries Can Face Lifetime of Problems
US News & World Report: HealthDay, 10/28/2011 - Not all toys on the store shelves are safe
KOMO, 12/03/2010 - Abstinence-only classes may be effective for young teens
Los Angeles Times, 02/02/2010 - Abstinence Only Sex-Ed Gets Boost
, 02/01/2010 - Oh Baby! Baby mysteries and crying
KING5.com, 06/18/2009