Abstract:Injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in children. This report presents evidence on how they can be prevented, and calls for greater commitment and action from policy-makers and practitioners to decrease the burden of injuries. Every year, nearly 42 000 children and teenagers aged 0-19 years die from unintentional injuries in the European Region, where injuries are the leading cause of death in children aged 5-19; 5 out of 6 of these deaths occur in low-and middle-income countries. Irrespective … Show more
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