episummer
Introduction to Injury Epidemiology
Course Description
This course will introduce students to contemporary concepts and methods in injury epidemiology and the science of prevention. The course will be taught by accomplished researchers and experienced instructors, and will combine lectures with interactive discussions and in-class exercises. Selected readings will ground students and build on the course material presented. Lectures will cover theoretical, methodological and technical issues in injury surveillance, descriptive and analytical studies of injury etiology, measurements of injury severity, and survival and functional outcomes, implementation and evaluation of interventions, and multifaceted approaches to injury prevention and reduction. Topics will include both unintentional and intentional injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, drug overdose, child abuse, youth violence, self harm, and assault.
