Naslov
Childhood Injury: Call for Action

Autori
McKee, Martin ; Orešković, Stjepan

Izvornik
Croatian Medical Journal (0353-9504) 43 (2002), 4; 375-378

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
accident prevention; accidents; traffic; child welfare; Croatia; Europe; wounds and injuries

Sažetak
We aim to raise awareness of the burden of avoidable death and disability attributable to childhood injury in Europe in general and Croatia in particular. As formerly common causes of childhood death have declined, injuries have become the most important single cause of death in childhood in European countries. Yet, there are large differences between countries, and especially between the eastern and western parts of Europe. The existence of these differences, reflecting rapid declines in some countries, indicate the scope for prevention. But injuries are low on the policy agenda for various reasons, including their lack of visibility. We advocated the development of integrated intersectoral policies underpinned by an effective public health structure.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija

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