Injury Prevention Evidence Briefs

Every year, millions of American children and adults suffer serious injuries, many of which could have been avoided.  Driving, working, and playing can all be made safer. By discouraging or prohibiting risky behavior and reshaping dangerous environments, injury prevention laws have effectively reduced injuries caused by cars, guns, toys and tools.  Injuries are a major cause of harm to the public health, and there is considerable evidence that law is an effective tool in reducing their toll.