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- catalog abstract "Throughout the world, injuries are the leading cause of death through 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 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.".
- catalog contributor b10936362.
- catalog created "1998.".
- catalog date "1998".
- catalog date "1998.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1998.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-366) and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction: The Importance of Injuries -- The Epidemiologic Basis for Prevention -- Assessing the Health Impact of Injuries: Mortality -- Assessing the Health Impact of Injuries: Morbidity -- Assessing the Community Impact of Injuries: Costs -- Determinants of Injuries -- Traffic Injuries: Introduction -- Traffic Injuries: Determinants by Road User Type -- Unintentional Injuries: Drownings, Falls and Burns -- Other Unintentional Injuries -- Occupational Injuries -- Injuries from Disasters -- Intentional Injuries: Homicide, Suicide & Other Violence -- Choice and Development of Injury Prevention Programs -- Treatment and Rehabilitation: The Role of Health Services and Other Sectors -- Conclusion.".
- catalog description "Throughout the world, injuries are the leading cause of death through 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 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.".
- catalog extent "xii, 375 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0195119827 (acid-free paper)".
- catalog issued "1998".
- catalog issued "1998.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog subject "1998 G-900".
- catalog subject "362.1/971 21".
- catalog subject "Health Surveys.".
- catalog subject "Health surveys.".
- catalog subject "Public Policy.".
- catalog subject "RA645.T73 I55 1998".
- catalog subject "WO 700 I58615 1998".
- catalog subject "Wounds and Injuries epidemiology.".
- catalog subject "Wounds and Injuries prevention & control.".
- catalog subject "Wounds and injuries Epidemiology.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction: The Importance of Injuries -- The Epidemiologic Basis for Prevention -- Assessing the Health Impact of Injuries: Mortality -- Assessing the Health Impact of Injuries: Morbidity -- Assessing the Community Impact of Injuries: Costs -- Determinants of Injuries -- Traffic Injuries: Introduction -- Traffic Injuries: Determinants by Road User Type -- Unintentional Injuries: Drownings, Falls and Burns -- Other Unintentional Injuries -- Occupational Injuries -- Injuries from Disasters -- Intentional Injuries: Homicide, Suicide & Other Violence -- Choice and Development of Injury Prevention Programs -- Treatment and Rehabilitation: The Role of Health Services and Other Sectors -- Conclusion.".
- catalog title "Injury prevention : an international perspective epidemiology, surveillance, and policy / Peter Barss ... [et al.].".
- catalog type "text".