Unintentional injury prevention efforts for young children: Levels, methods, types, and targets

Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Volumn 23, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 443-455

  Damashek, Amy ^a   Peterson, Lizette ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

Author keywords

Child; Injury; Prevention

Indexed keywords

BEHAVIOR THERAPY; CAREGIVER; CHILD; CHILD CARE; CHILDHOOD INJURY; COMMUNITY CARE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FAMILY; HEALTH EDUCATION; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; LEGAL ASPECT; MEDICAL RESEARCH; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUBLIC HEALTH; REVIEW;

EID: 0036926846     PISSN: 0196206X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00004703-200212000-00010     Document Type: Review

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