Reducing the burden of injury is an international health goal, one that requires an
interdisciplinary perspective. Injuries, whether self-inflicted, inflicted by others, or …

Behavioral and social sciences theories and models have the potential to enhance efforts to
reduce unintentional injuries. The authors reviewed the published literature on behavioral …

Unintentional injuries are the largest source of premature morbidity and mortality and the
leading cause of death among adolescents 10–19 years of age. Fatal injury rates of males …

Objective To develop and evaluate an injury prevention anticipatory guidance training
program for pediatric residents. Design Thirty-one residents were randomly assigned to an …

Motor vehicle safety and tobacco control are among the greatest public health achievements
of the 20th century, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the …

Injuries are a major cause of morbidity and mortality to young children. The provision of
individually tailored educational materials in primary care settings may be an effective and …

Interpersonal violence among youth is a growing problem in many communities and schools
across the nation. The causes of violence are multiple and complex. This paper examines …

Home injuries cause more than 30,000 deaths and 12 million nonfatal injuries annually in
the United States. They generate an estimated $222 billion in lifetime costs annually …

The conditions that give rise to drinking and driving are complex, with multiple and
interrelated causes. Prevention efforts benefit from an approach that relies on the …

Unintentional injuries are a persistent public health problem in the United States. A new
health care landscape has the potential to create a clinical environment that fosters greater …