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Injury Prevention and Control

Last updated on 11 March 2008

Child and adolescent injury prevention

This joint UNICEF-WHO booklet investigates the main causes of child and adolescent injury around the world, including road traffic accidents, drowning and child abuse. (World Health Organisation: 2005) More info >>

Childhood unintentional injury worldwide: meeting the challenge

This study looks at the issue of unintentional injury in children around the world based on data from countries including Australia, Brazil, China, the Philippines, South Africa and Vietnam. (Safe Kids Worldwide: 2002) More info >>

Facts for life: injury prevention

UNICEF's fact sheet series to prevent children's injuries, the major cause of death and disability among young children. (UNICEF) More info >>

Injury prevention and control

This site provides helpful tips on where injuries most commonly occur, information on trauma care and rehabilitation advice and links to Australian online first aid manuals. (HealthInsite) More info >>

Preventing injuries and violence: a guide for ministries of health

This document provides guidance to Ministries of Health in developing countries on strategies to prevent injuries and violence.  (World Health Organisation: 2007) More info >>


 

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