Citation

Tissot B, Raimondi M, Buylaert W, Lust K, Fox A, Bantuelle M. Arch. Belg. 1989; 47(1-4): 101-103.

Vernacular Title

Morbi-mortalite liee aux accidents domestiques en Belgique. Epidemiologie et

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Famille)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2610545

Abstract

Home accidents, especially those occurring in children in the younger age group, are a considerable concern to the public health authorities. In addition to the informations registered on the death certificates, the EHLASS-program, i.e. European Health and Leisure Accident Surveillance System, was organized since 1986 by the European Community in order to collect data on the morbidity related to this type of accidents. In Belgium, the collection of data started in 1987, and actually four hospitals provide information. Each year, several thousands of cases are reported. This poster will summarize the Belgian situation from the two sources of data. General strategies for prevention of home accidents are proposed, and some types of intervention are suggested.

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