IN THIS MONTH'S BULLETIN
This month's special theme is childhood injuries and violence. In an editorial, Charles Mock et al. (326) provide an overview of the global situation. In a second editorial, Shanthi Ameratunga et al. (327) discuss how early initiation of rehabilitation can reduce acute health-care costs and prevent disability in injured children.
In an interview, Wim Rogmans, general secretary of the European Association for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (EuroSafe), (334-335) discusses the dangers children face in everyday life and ways to minimize risks.
Children have special needs
Charles Mock et al. (382-389) call for greater emphasis on trauma care for injured children.
Research lacking
Christopher Mikton & Alexander Butchart (353-361) review recent evidence on child maltreatment interventions.
Public health classic
Carol W Runyan & Susan P Baker (402-403) review a paper by William Haddon published in 1973 that presents a way to prevent injuries by analyzing the forces that cause them.
A recipe for preventing injuries
In a round table discussion (395-401), Ivan Barry Pless reflects on what is needed worldwide to prevent injuries in children. Shanthi Ameratunga, Joan Ozanne-Smith and Ian Roberts debate this issue.
Shift from infectious diseases to injury
Alison Harvey et al. (390-394) propose ways to integrate injury prevention into child health policies.