Competency: Injury

Watch Video Speakers: Christopher Maylahn, Randy W. Elder, Gwen Bergen, Linda Scarpetta Objectives:To explain how to use injury data, specifically for motor vehicle-related injuries, to develop legislation, plan prevention programs, target intervention strategies, and conduct evaluation. Randy W. Elder Slides Gwen Bergen Slides Gwen Bergen Handout Linda Scarpetta Slides

Watch Video Speakers: Len Paulozzi, Christy Beeghly, Matt Falb, Colleen McLaughlin Objectives:To discuss how epidemiologists and other researchers at the state and local levels can use traditional epidemiologic tools to assess the prescription drug abuse and overdose problems in their state. To demonstrate metrics and approaches states can employ. To describe the variety and validity …

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