Unintentional injury
Unintentional Injury
Unintentional injury (pronounced: /ʌnɪnˈtɛnʃənəl ˈɪndʒəri/), also known as an accident, is an injury that occurs without any deliberate intent. The term is often used in the field of public health to refer to injuries that were not intended, such as falls, road traffic accidents, and burns.
Etymology
The term "unintentional injury" is derived from the Latin words "unus" meaning "not", "intentionem" meaning "intention", and "injuria" meaning "injury". It is used to differentiate between injuries that are caused on purpose (intentional injuries) and those that happen without any intent.
Related Terms
- Accident: An unexpected event that results in damage or harm.
- Injury: Damage to the body caused by external force.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Trauma: A type of damage to the body.
- Prevention: Measures taken to prevent diseases or injuries.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Unintentional injury
- Wikipedia's article - Unintentional injury
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