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Statement from the National Safety Council on Pokémon Go Safety ConcernsITASCA, Ill., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council urges pedestrians to exercise caution while playing the Pokémon Go augmented reality game, and the Council implores drivers to refrain from playing the game behind the wheel. Distraction is a well-documented threat to safety, both on foot and on our roads. Distracted walking has contributed to more than 11,000 injuries in the last decad[i]; distracted driving has killed thousands[ii]. Every single injury and death could have been prevented if pedestrians and drivers stayed alert and prioritized the task at hand. Reports of close calls associated with playing Pokémon Go already are rolling in. The Council urges gamers to consider safety over their scores before a life is lost. No race to "capture" a cartoon monster is worth a life. [i] According to University of Maryland study published in NSC Injury Facts 2015 About the National Safety Council Connect with NSC: Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130530/MM23334-b
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