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Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP

Executive Director, APHA

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I awoke this morning to the news that another American life was tragically lost because of a preventable injury, and I wondered why our nation has been so complacent about this problem. Then I remembered the retort I received from a policymaker the last time I sought funding for an injury program: "Injury is not a public health problem!"

In 2000, injury was responsible for 10% of health care expenditures—more than $117 billion. Injury is the leading cause of death for Americans younger than 35 years and is a leading cause of disability. In this issue of the Journal, Lynda . . . [Full Text]

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