WorksheetsGlobal Health: Unintentional Injuries
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 2mins
What percent of the total worldwide deaths consists of unintentional injuries?
2%
15%
7%
25%
Which of the following is emphasized as one of the largest causes of unintentional injuries globally?
Self-harm
Animal contact
Adverse effects of medical treatments
Poisonings
Why do some authorities find data surrounding injuries and disabilities to be unreliable for low-income countries?
Inaccurate mechanisms to collect data
Inadequate rates of reporting data
Many injured do not seek reporting
No access to medical care
All of the above
Which age group sustains an alarming number of unintentional injuries worldwide?
Ages 0-5
Ages 5-14
Ages 14-21
Ages 21-30
Check all that contribute to the prevalence of burns in low and middle-income countries?
Low income
Poor housing
Crowded living area
Dowry deaths
All of the above
What was the annual direct costs of road traffic injuries estimated to be according to the WHO?
$1.5 Billion
$300 Million
$500 Billion
$7.5 Million
What major intervention(s) can aid the prevalence of unintentional injuries?
Increased emergency transportation
Helmet use for motorcycle riders
Implementing regulation around speed and road safety
Barriers surrounding open waters and wells
All of the above
Is the key issues of awareness and prioritization of unintentional injuries evident in both high and low-middle income countries?
Yes
No
