Reducing the burden of injury: An intersectoral preventive approach is needed
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2008
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South African Medical Journal
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University of Cape Town
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Injuries constitute the second largest contributor to the Western Cape burden of disease (BoD), after major infectious diseases caused by HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis and ahead of mental health disorders and cardiovascular and childhood diseases. The Provincial Health Department instituted the BoD Reduction Project to improve health surveillance for planning and resource allocation, review risk factors, and prioritise interventions to reduce the overall BoD.
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Matzopoulos, R., Myers, J. E., Butchart, A., Corrigall, J., Peden, M., & Naledi, T. (2008). Reducing the burden of injury: an intersectoral preventive approach is needed. SAMJ: South African Medical Journal, 98(9), 703-705.