Injury Prevention

Health education can reduce leading cause of death among children

Published in Health and Medicine Week, October 20th, 2003

Health educators play a crucial role in preventing injuries, the leading cause of death among children and youth in the United States. More than 70% of all deaths among those 10-24 years old result from injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide.

A special supplement to the American Journal of Health Education presents studies and education programs proved effective in reducing the toll of a broad range of injury-related issues, including bullying, motor vehicle crashes among teen drivers and suicide. The supplement also outlines comprehensive school health guidelines to prevent unintentional injuries, violence and...

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Source: Health and Medicine Week (2003-10-20)

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