Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10516575 Public Health 2005 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
The injury pattern found in this study is generally similar to that of many other countries, with the striking exception of burns. Other reports focus on the same problem, particularly with regard to Iran. The prevention of burns should be an important feature of any national injury prevention programme. Due to the varied causes of home-related injuries in Iran, interventions should be targeted at people at the greatest risk, namely children. Home visitation as a tool for face-to-face training with a sharper focus on burns, falls and poisoning prevention can be recommended as a part of primary healthcare policy. Greater investment in surveillance also provides a way of reducing the threat of injury in the community.
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