The epidemiology of Accident Traumas and Resulting Disabilities

Book : The epidemiology of Accident Traumas and Resulting Disabilities

Language : English

Library : Health-Safety-Environment

Publish Place : Copenhagen

ISBN : 92 890 1223 4

Publish Date : 00 1982

Publisher : World Health Organization WHO

Book Type : Report

Book Number : 3070

INDEX


CONTENTS
Introduction
Epidemiology of accidents and trauma lesions
Traffic accidents
Other types of accident
Trends observed in accident epidemiology: methodological problems
of evaluation
Impact of accidents and injuries on care systems
Emergency services
Admission systems
Follow-up arrangements
Children
The elderly
Developing countries
Information systems
Accident
Injuries
Disability and handicap
Conclusions and recommendations . References
Annex List of participants