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
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