American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Injury and Violence Prevention: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies

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Among the leading causes of death of children in the U.S. has been unintentional injuries. The amount of attention to this public health crisis in medical training and in practice has remained relatively low compared with other issues that affect the well-being of children. This compendium addresses these issues and provides the latest AAP clinical guidance all in a single resource on state-of-the-art recommendations for protecting children from injuries and violence both inside the home and throughout the community. It features an AAP clinical practice guideline, policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports geared toward promoting the best possible care of children: Sections include Abuse and Suspected AbuseFirearms and ExplosivesHousehold InjuriesMotorized Vehicle SafetySports and RecreationStrangulation and SuffocationViolence Prevention and TreatmentAnd much more