Citation

Sleet DA, Moffett DB. Fam. Community Health 2009; 32(2): 88-97.

Affiliation

Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, USA. dsleet@cdc.gov

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.FCH.0000347985.67681.9d

PMID

19305206

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To introduce the field of injury control and public health approaches to injury prevention. METHODS: A review of injury epidemiology, definitions, intervention approaches, and the importance of injury as a public health problem. RESULTS: Injuries are a large national and international problem affecting families and communities. Injuries are predictable and preventable. Behavioral, environmental, and technological solutions will be necessary to reduce or eliminate injuries. CONCLUSIONS: Reductions in injury and their costs to families and communities are possible but will need support, collaboration, and partnering at the local level.

Language: en