Injury prevention and other international public health initiatives.
Publication Type | Review |
Authors | Razzak J, Sasser S, Kellermann A |
Journal | Emerg Med Clin North Am |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 85-98 |
Date Published | 02/01/2005 |
ISSN | 0733-8627 |
Keywords | International Cooperation, Preventive Health Services, Wounds and Injuries |
Abstract | Injuries, whether caused by unintentional or intentional events, area significant public health problem. The burden of injury is greatest in low-and middle-income countries and among individuals of low socioeconomic status living in high-income countries. Most of these injuries are prevent-able. Emergency physicians can play an important role in reducing the global burden of injuries by providing expert care and by identifying, implementing, and evaluating population-based countermeasures to prevent and control injuries. The strategy used in a particular country depends in large part on the nature of the local problem, the concerns of the population, the availability of resources, and competing demands. Even simple countermeasures may have a big impact in reducing the global burden of death and disability due to injury. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.emc.2004.09.008 |
PubMed ID | 15663975 |