The Epidemiology and Prevention of Childhood Injuries: An Overview

By Martha Orendu Oche Attah MS PhD and Hamid Soori MS MPH PhD

The Epidemiology and Prevention of Childhood Injuries: An Overview takes a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing childhood injuries. Integrating global research and practice, the book aims to significantly advance injury prevention among children. With detailed chapters on epidemiological measures, risk factors, and prevention strategies, it offers a thorough review of childhood injury contexts. The book covers injuries related to transport, home, school, play, sports, workplace, violence, and disasters. It discusses first aid essentials, accountability, and collaboration, concluding with methodologies, data collection techniques, and outcome assessments. This resource is invaluable for researchers, pediatricians, public health experts, and policymakers seeking to protect children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443329427
• ISBN13: 9780443329425
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"