Citation

Thuen F, Klepp KI, Jacobsen R. Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. 1990; 110(26): 3387-3390.

Vernacular Title

Aksjon mot hjemmeulykker--ulykkesforebyggende arbeid i kommunene.

Affiliation

Nasjonalforeningens HEMIL-senter, Universitetet i Bergen.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Norske Laegeforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2256065

Abstract

A nation-wide campaign aimed at preventing accidents in the home is being implemented in Norway. 95% of the municipalities acknowledge having received information material from the campaign, 33% report having established accident prevention committees, and 26% report having introduced preventive measures as a result of this national campaign. The study indicates that accidents are not recognized as yet as a major health problem in many municipalities. Identification of accidents as a health problem seems to be an important factor in the preventive efforts. To enhance further accident prevention efforts it seems important to increase awareness of accident as a health problem, and to increase the involvement of key personnel within the community.

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