Violence

An empty hospital waiting room.

Injury prevention in public health: Why 'accidents' aren't inevitable

By Jill Solomon, MPH '20 and Taylor Hautala, MPH '18

Injury prevention saves lives. Discover how this public health approach tackles issues like overdoses, crashes, and concussions — and why calling them 'accidents' misses the mark. Celebrate National Injury Prevention Day by learning more about these vital strategies.