Injury
Guidelines and Recommendations

Below are selected prevention and treatment guidelines, recommendations, frameworks, approaches, and other documents related to injury. Also see related links on this page.

Injury Research Agenda (2002)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/research_agenda/agenda.htm
A blueprint to prevent injuries and their resulting disabilities, deaths, and costs, CDC's Injury Research Agenda identifies CDC’s highest priorities for each area—those research issues that CDC must address to fulfill its public health responsibilities.

U.S. Fall Prevention Programs for Seniors (2000)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/falls/default.htm
This document describes fall prevention programs for U.S. seniors that research show are important components of effective programs: education, home assessment for environmental fall hazards, and access to home modification and/or repair services. These programs may provide models for agencies or organizations that want to develop fall prevention programs for older adults. Examples of program materials from several states are also provided.

Reducing Falls and Resulting Hip Fractures Among Older Women (2000)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4902a2.htm
PDF (p. 1)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr4902.pdf
Because approximately 95% of hip fractures result from falls, minimizing fall risk is a practical approach to reducing these serious injuries. Research demonstrates that effective fall prevention strategies require a multifaceted approach with both behavioral and environmental components. Important elements include education and skill building to increase knowledge about fall risk factors, exercise to improve strength and balance, home modifications to reduce fall hazards, and medication assessment to minimize side effects (e.g., dizziness and grogginess).

Exercise-Related Injuries Among Women: Strategies for Prevention from Civilian and Military Studies (2000)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4902a2.htm
PDF (p. 13)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr4902.pdf
Because of the limited scientific research regarding women engaging in exercise, general recommendations are provided. Women starting exercise programs should be realistic about their goals and start slowly at frequency, duration, and intensity levels commensurate with their current physical fitness condition. Women should be informed about the early indicators of potential injury. Women who have sustained an injury should take precautions to prevent reinjury (e.g., ensuring appropriate recovery and rehabilitation).

Related Links

Injury: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/injury.htm

Guide to Community Preventive Services
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/communityguide.htm

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