Childhood injury prevention in post-epidemiological transition in Nepal

Joshi, Sunil Kumar; Pant, P. R.

Abstract

Unlike to other disease/conditions, the treatment of injuries may not be the first option to avoid the loss of lives, disability, trauma, and financial burden. It requires considerable efforts to prevention activities. According to the general public health approach, the return of investment in preventative measures always higher and yields much better of quality of life. There are evidences from the preventative interventions in high and low income countries that injuries can be addressed using low-cost, educational and environmental change activities. Nepal itself has proven examples of tackling maternal and child health problems through community mobilisation. These experiences can be adapted to fit into our need and requirements so that we can ensure a safe and healthy nation in the future Childhood Injury Prevention in Post-epidemiological Transition in Nepal.

• Journal Article Type: Editorial
• Acceptance Date: Sep 12, 2016
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2016
• Journal: Kathmandu University Medical Journal
• Print ISSN: 1812-2027
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 53
• Pages: 1-2
• Keywords: injury prevention, Nepal
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/920352
• Publisher URL: http://www.kumj.com.np/issue/53/1-2.pdf