NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Unintentional injuries are not “accidents.” They are predictable and preventable. Public health works to prevent injuries before they happen by looking at predisposing factors/predictors.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Oxford English Dictionary defines “accident” as an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury” 8.

Detailed explanation-3: -Intentional injuries are injuries that occur with purposeful intent and include homicide, suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault and rape, bias related violence and firearms. Unintentional injuries are injuries that occur without purposeful intent, and are a leading cause of death and disability.