Ameratunga SN, Hyder AA, Sultana S

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Available evidence provides a strong case for injury prevention in any child survival strategy. But whether this evidence informs priority-setting in child health programs or research is highly questionable. Injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among children after the first year of life. About 98% of these deaths are estimated to occur in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) where injury prevention is an emerging field. Children warrant special consideration when addressing almost any type of injury as they are more vulnerable to forces on their body relative to adults, typically live in a world designed for adults, and are often unable to judge or circumvent the dangers inherent in many hazardous situations.

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