Citation

Grabowski JG, Simmons JD, Eichelberger MR. J. Trauma 2009; 67(2): S94-5.

Affiliation

Department of Evaluation and Research, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20004, USA. jgrabowski@safekids.org

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/TA.0b013e3181ac81c9

PMID

19667862

Abstract

Injury to children 1 to 14 years of age is the leading cause of death worldwide. The US has made concerted efforts to reduce the injury death rate to children by 45%. Such success depends on a multifaceted strategy that requires local, community coalitions and effective customized solutions. During a natural disaster, the risk of injury for children increases with the movement to a "safe environment." Implementation of low cost, effective injury prevention has a salutary impact upon the lives of children and can reduce the risk of preventable unintentional injury during a natural disaster.

Language: en