Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Committee on Trauma and Committee on Shock, Division of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council

National Academy of Sciences Staff, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

Committee on Trauma and Committee on Shock, Content Provider.

National Research Council Staff, Content Provider.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Emergency medical services--United States.

Emergency medical services.

Accidents--Prevention.

Accidents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (39 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] National Academies Press 2000

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report, prepared by the Committee on Trauma and the Committee on Shock under the National Academy of Sciences, highlights the critical issue of accidental death and disability as a significant public health challenge in modern society. It examines the magnitude of the problem, identifying accidental injuries as the leading cause of death for individuals in the first half of life, and discusses the deficiencies in emergency medical care systems, ambulance services, hospital emergency departments, and public awareness. The report advocates for national and community-level initiatives, including public education, professional training, improved emergency response infrastructure, and enhanced research funding for trauma and shock. It emphasizes the need for a coordinated national effort, the establishment of trauma organizations, and the development of community councils to address these pressing issues. The report aims to mobilize public and governmental action to reduce fatalities and disabilities caused by accidents. Generated by AI.

Contents:

ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISABILITY: THE NEGLECTED DISEASE OF MODERN SOCIETY

Copyright

PREFACE

Contents

INTRODUCTION

CONDUCT OF NATIONAL CONFERENCES ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL TRAUMA ASSOCIATION

ORGANIZATION OF COMMUNITY COUNCILS ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

FORMATION OF A NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ACCIDENT PREVENTION

CREATION OF A NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRAUMA

THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROBLEM

DEATHS

DISABILITY

COSTS

MEDICAL LOAD

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

RECOMMENDATION

EMERGENCY FIRST AID AND MEDICAL CARE

FIRST AID

RECOMMENDATIONS

AMBULANCE SERVICES

COMMUNICATION

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

ACCREDITATION AND CATEGORIZATION OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS

Type 1. The Advanced First Aid Facility

Type 2. The Limited Emergency Facility

Type 3. The Major Emergency Facility

Type 4. The Emergency Facility Combined with a Trauma Research Unit Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

0-309-59200-3

1-280-25760-1

9786610257607

OCLC:

744950786