“risk” Charts
12th Grade Thinking: How Risky Is Drug Use? »
Compared to 1975, more 12th graders now think it is risky to regularly use cocaine and less think it is…
Measuring Our Mortality: Activities Worth Dying For? »
We live in a dangerous world. To help quantify the risks people face, the measurement known as the micromort was…
What's The Deadliest Animal? Hint: It's Not Humans »
Mosquitoes are deadliest, killing with malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and encephalitis. Mosquitoes are particularly a threat to South America,…
Top 10 Deadliest States...If You're Black »
Specifically the most dangerous place to be black is Omaha. Thirty black people were murdered in Nebraska in 2011, 27…
The Taliban Swap: Putting American Soldiers at Risk? »
A recent Fox News poll asked Americans whether they were concerned that the exchange of five terrorists for one American…
Our Most Promising Energy Sources »
Which of the world's energy sources shows the greatest potential? According to a recent Harris Interactive poll, Americans place a…
Not Getting Enough Sleep? This Will Make You Cranky »
People need 7-9 hours of sleep each night to function, yet 40% of Americans get six hours or less. Getting…
Adults Know It's Wrong But Still Do It More Than Teens »
The link between cell phone use and slower reaction time has been reported for years and yet, many Americans are…
Farmingdale: A Dangerous Place to Drive »
After the unfortunate accident in Farmingdale that claimed the lives of 5 teens, it is clear that Farmingdale is a…
Risky Business: Happy People Have "More to Lose" »
Happier individuals will be more willing to engage in activities that reduce risk. Seatbelt use and not being involved in…
Risk of Heart Failure Increases With Age »
As age increases, the risk of developing heart failure increases exponentially. This makes heart failure the most common reason for…