Preventing falls, burns, poisonings, choking, drowning, and other injuries through education, policy, and outreach
Explore the latest public health research and insights about Injury Prevention
We know that child sexual abuse is preventable, not inevitable. But we don’t talk about it like that. Talking about the reality of abuse matters. And talking about it means elevating survivor voices, demanding political leadership, and making the case for large-scale prevention.
Looking for prominent public health experts in the field of Injury Prevention? They’re here at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Ellen J. MacKenzie, PhD ’79, ScM ’75, is a renowned researcher on improving trauma care systems and policy, and the current dean of the Bloomberg School.
Shannon Frattaroli, PhD ’99, MPH ’94, translates evidence about injury and violence prevention into policies and practices that will create safe places for people to thrive.
Abdulgafoor M. Bachani, PhD ’11, MHS ’08, studies how to address burden of and preventing injury and disabilities, and to expand access to rehabilitation services.
Andrea Gielen, ScD, applies behavior change methods to help create injury-free lives for women and children.
