Injury Prevention

An International Perspective: Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Policy
Erscheinungsjahr 1998
ISBN: 978-0-19-511982-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 398 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 183 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 937 g

Throughout the world, injuries are the leading cause of death during more than half of the average life span. This book documents the nature and magnitude of the problem and provides basic approaches to injury prevention. Injury statistics are given for many developing countries and indigenous populations as well as industrialized nations. Important differences among countries and cultures in types and circumstances of injury are illustrated in a tables and figures that enhance the book's usefulness. The many types of injuries covered in detail include those related to traffic, occupation, disasters, drowning, falls, burns, suicide, and homicide. The cost and health impacts of injury are discussed as well as the role of health services. The authors describe surveillance methods and effective preventive measures that are applicable even in countries with limited resources. This book has been written for public health practitioners and researchers as well as policy makers. Reflecting the author's many years of injury prevention experience in a variety of countries, the book will help readers understand this major health problem, the changes that could reduce it, and the means of influencing crucial public policies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Barss, Peter

Smith, Gordon S.

Baker, Susan P.

Mohan, Dinesh

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Epidemiologie, Medizinische Statistik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Medizinische Mathematik & Informatik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- 1: Introduction: The Importance of Injuries

- 2: The Epidemiologic Basis for Prevention

- 3: Assessing the Health Impact of Injuries: Mortality

- 4: Assessing the Health Impact of Injuries: Morbidity

- 5: Assessing the Community Impact of Injuries: Costs

- 6: Determinants of Injuries

- 7: Traffic Injuries: Introduction

- 8: Traffic Injuries: Determinants by Road User Type

- 9: Unintentional Injuries: Drownings, Falls and Burns

- 10: Other Unintentional Injuries

- 11: Occupational Injuries

- 12: Injuries from Disasters

- 13: Intentional Injuries: Homicide, Suicide and Other Violence

- 14: Choice and Development of Injury Prevention Programs

- 15: Treatment and Rehabilitation: The Role of Health Services and Other Sectors

- 16: Conclusion