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Direct linkSpicer, Rebecca S.; Young, Xan J.; Sheppard, Monique A.; Olson, Lenora M.; Miller, Ted R. – American Journal of Health Education, 2003
Academic achievement and high test scores are not the only indicators of a successful school. A good school is also a safe school. Unfortunately, every year in the United States, approximately 3.7 million students suffer an injury at school severe enough to require medical attention or to limit activity. Most of the injuries are preventable. Data…
Descriptors: Prevention, Injuries, Child Health, Accident Prevention
Peer reviewedHsu, James S. J.; Williams, Scott D. – American Journal of Public Health, 1991
A survey of 50 Native American and 100 other families assessed injury prevention awareness and practices among urban Native Americans in Salt Lake City (Utah). Native American families were less aware of and less likely to practice prevention than others. These characteristics are more likely caused by low-income status than culture. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accidents, Adults, American Indians, Child Neglect
