Injury Control.

Christophersen, Edward R.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Injury Control.

Christophersen, Edward R.

American Psychologist, v44 n2 p237-41 Feb 1989

Injuries are now the cause of more deaths to children than the next six most frequent causes combined. Reviews the research evidence on the effectiveness of approaches to injury control such as legislation, health education, and behavioral strategies. Suggests avenues of further research. (Author/BJV)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Behavior Modification, Child Development, Child Psychology, Children, Developmental Psychology, Health Education, High Risk Persons, Injuries, Intervention, Legislation, Psychological Studies, Public Policy

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue with the title "Children and Their Development: Knowledge Base, Research Agenda, and Social Policy Application."