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. 1983 Oct;53(4):629-44.
doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.1983.tb03407.x.

Accidental policy: an analysis of the problem of unintended injuries of childhood

L H Margolis, C W Runyan

Accidental policy: an analysis of the problem of unintended injuries of childhood

L H Margolis et al. Am J Orthopsychiatry. 1983 Oct.

Abstract

The problem of childhood injury is examined from an ecological, public health perspective, and a range of preventive and ameliorative strategies is considered. Three policy evaluation criteria--efficiency, freedom of choice, and equity--are discussed. A framework is proposed, and examples given, to assist professionals concerned with mental health and with child health and development in critically analyzing policy options.

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