Childhood injuries and their prevention

Czech version

Authors: V. Benešová ¹; M. Grivna ²; F. Krejčí ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav veřejného zdravotnictví a preventivního lékařství ¹; Department of Community Medicine, United Arab Emirates University ²; 2. lékařská fakulta UK, Praha Přednosta: doc. MUDr. K. Dohnal, CSc. ²
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2007; 87(1): 39-42
Category: Of different specialties

Overview

Although preventable, injuries present a serious public health problem in the Czech Republic. The aim of this study was to create an injury database useful for prevention targeted on the age groups most at risk, and on the activities that most commonly lead to injury. For pre-school children, prevention should be focused on home safety and toys. Sports activities and sporting equipment should be the target for prevention for school children. Promotion of injury prevention in childhood can influence injury rates, and even mortality, in adults.

Key words:
childhood injuries, risk, prevention