"This is a comprehensive and informative introduction to injuries as public health and public policy issue.  The authors tackle a complex and multi-faceted topic in a logical and understandable manner; they live up to their chosen title in focusing on important practical knowledge, skills, and strategies.  This work adds to the growing literature on injury prevention and will surely benefit both students and public health professionals."

----Bernard J. Turnock, MD, MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago,
Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal