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Injury surveillance: should it be a concern to developing countries?
- Source :
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Journal of public health policy [J Public Health Policy] 1993 Autumn; Vol. 14 (3), pp. 355-9. - Publication Year :
- 1993
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Abstract
- Injuries have now become a recognizable public health problem in developing countries. However, no definite policies regarding their surveillance and control are yet available in most of these countries. This paper, using Ghana as a prototype, examines the need for policy and action which has been accentuated in recent times by public outcry. The paper also provides some recommendations to solve this problem: the urgent need to initiate programs such as needs assessment, the establishment of a surveillance system for injuries at various levels of health services, creation of public awareness and provision of health education, and the institution of simple first-aid measures. Specific policies regarding injuries from motor vehicle accidents and fires are also given.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0197-5897
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of public health policy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8254009