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Injury surveillance: should it be a concern to developing countries?
1Department of Maternal and Child Health, Johns Hopkins University, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, MD 21205.
Journal of Public Health Policy
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Injuries are a growing public health issue in developing nations like Ghana. This study highlights the need for injury surveillance, public awareness, and specific policies to address this critical health concern.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Injury Prevention
- Global Health
Background:
- Injuries represent a significant and growing public health challenge in developing countries.
- Lack of established policies for injury surveillance and control hinders effective management.
- Public outcry in recent times emphasizes the urgency for policy and action.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the need for policy and action regarding injury prevention in developing countries, using Ghana as a case study.
- To provide recommendations for addressing the injury problem.
- To propose specific policies for motor vehicle accident and fire-related injuries.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach using Ghana as a prototype.
- Examination of existing gaps in injury surveillance and control policies.
- Development of recommendations based on identified needs.
Main Results:
- Identified a critical need for comprehensive injury surveillance and control policies.
- Highlighted the importance of public awareness and health education.
- Proposed specific policy interventions for key injury types.
Conclusions:
- Urgent initiation of needs assessment programs is crucial.
- Establishment of multi-level injury surveillance systems is recommended.
- Public awareness campaigns and basic first-aid training are essential for mitigation.