Most injuries
are not “accidents” or random, uncontrollable acts of
fate; rather, most injuries are predictable and preventable.
Unintentional
injuries are defined as injuries that occur without purposeful
intent, including motor vehicle crashes, falls and accidental
poisonings.
Intentional injuries are defined as
injuries with purposeful intent, such as suicides, homicides and
intimate partner violence.
Both types of injuries have a profound impact on the health and
safety of Guilford County residents.
The good news
is, with a focus on safety and injury prevention, we as a
community can also have a profound impact on the health and
safety of Guilford County residents.
Collaborating to prevent injuries and deaths through
the identification, education and promotion of safety
issues.
