Injury Prevention: An International Perspective

An invaluable reference for public health practitioners and policy-makers in developing and industrialized nations, this book offers essential detail on the circumstances of injury and the opportunities for prevention in a variety of settings. It describes basic approaches to injury control, surveillance methods, and effective preventive measures that are applicable even in countries with limited resources. The book provides an understanding of this major health problem, the changes that could reduce it, and the means of influencing crucial public policies.