Injury surveillance in India

The purpose of this activity is to review the system of injury surveillance in India and make appropriate recommendations.

Objectives

  • To assess the pattern and trend of injuries (Road traffic Injuries, Burns, Falls and Drowning) across all ages
  • Review effectiveness and scope of the existing system of injury surveillance at national and sub-national level
  • Develop and test tools and instruments to enhance injury surveillance at national and sub-national levels 
  • Examine the extent of utilization of surveillance information for intervention by concerned authorities

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