20.2 Child Mortality Injury Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
age 15-29, most likely cause of death?
A
injury: road
self harm
interpersonal violence
2
Q
what is leading cause of death of children aged 1-14?
A
injury, 90% unintentional
3
Q
vulnerable groups?
A
indigenous -assult
remote/very remote
4
Q
Primary prevention?
A
stopping injury event, fence, design
5
Q
secondary prevention
A
reduce seriousness of injury - seatbelt etc.
6
Q
tertiary prevention
A
reduce disbility after injury: first aid rehab etc.
7
Q
3Es in injury prevention?
A
engineering
education
enforcement
8
Q
what is the leading cause of drowning in kids 0-5 ?
A
SWIMMING POOLS
