Citation

Finney JW, Christophersen ER, Friman PC, Kalnins IV, Maddux JE, Peterson L, Roberts MC, Wolraich M. J. Pediatr. Psychol. 1993; 18(4): 499-526.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061-0436.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8410572

Abstract

Injuries are the major causes of death for children. Pediatric psychology offers significant contributions to the multidisciplinary efforts necessary to prevent injuries and reduce harm to children. This Task Force Report reviews epidemiological data, characteristics of children's injuries, passive and active interventions for reducing injuries, and research, policy, and evaluation issues for individual and community injury control efforts. Directions for future pediatric psychology efforts are identified and placed in a context of collaborative efforts required to advance the control of children's injuries.

Language: en