Epidemiology of Severe Injuries to Urban Children

摘要

The investigators conducted a population-based epidemiologic study of severe injuries among children in Central Harlem and Washington Heights, New York City. They determined the distribution and frequency of injuries by circumstance, type of injury, locale, and social and demographic factors. They also described the availability and use of services for injured children and their families. The study provided the basis for developing ongoing surveillance of the high-risk population, for future prospective studies of childhood injury, and for service needs.