Research: Pedestrian injuries increase on Halloween

A 2018 research paper on the increase in pedestrian injuries on Halloween by Dr. John Staples received media attention in anticipation of this year’s spooky holiday.

Nine news outlets mentioned the article, including Forbes, CBC News, Washington Post, and The New York Times.

When the publication was released in JAMA Pediatrics in 2018, it was mentioned in over 70 news outlets worldwide, including CBC, Global News, The Los Angeles Times, CBS News, Business Insider UK, and Forbes.

2018 UBC News Release