Author (Corporate) | World Health Organisation, Regional Office for Europe |
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Publisher | WHO |
Publication Date | 2005 |
ISBN | 978-92-890-1380-X |
Content Type | Report |
Injuries create huge human, financial and other costs to society. In the WHO European Region, road traffic injuries, drowning, poisoning, falls, fires, self-inflicted injuries and interpersonal violence are estimated to kill over 2000 people, put 60 000 others in hospital and necessitate outpatient emergency treatment for 600 000 more every day. But the evidence shows that they can be predicted and prevented. This booklet summarizes the findings of a larger publication and identifies eight unique opportunities for policy-makers, civil-society organizations and professionals in the health sector to improve health by reducing the burden of injuries on the European Region. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.euro.who.int/en/publications/abstracts/injuries-and-violence-in-europe.-why-they-matter-and-what-can-be-done.-summary |
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Subject Categories | Health |
Countries / Regions | Europe |