Unintentional Injury Prevention

Injuries are not accidents—they are predictable and preventable. Unintentional injuries—including traffic-related injuries, falls, burns, poisonings, and drownings—are responsible for lost lives, decreased quality of life, and substantial healthcare costs. While injuries afflict everyone, people of color and low-income populations are particularly at risk. Comprehensive, integrated, quality strategies prevent unintentional injuries from occurring in the first place, keeping our communities safe and thriving.

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January 1, 2005

Safe on the Streets: Cars, Safety Belts and Drinking

This traffic safety toolkit - funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - contains information, resources, and a sample presentation to increase awareness and activism about traffic safety among youth of color.

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August 1, 2005

U.S. Highway Crashes a 'National Epidemic,' New Statistics Show: Seat Belt Use Could Save Thousands More

Prevention Institute's Larry Cohen is quoted multiple times in this article in the August 2005 issue of The Nation's Health on highway safety.

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March 1, 2003

Bridging the Gap: Bringing together Intentional and Unintentional Injury Prevention Efforts to Improve Health and Well Being

This paper delineates how intentional and unintentional injury prevention practitioners can more effectively collaborate to promote safer environments and further reduce incidence of injury.

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