Unintentional Rational Childhood Injury

When I first think of a childhood injury I think of a child falling down and injuring themselves in some way. But injury goes above and beyond that simple way of thinking. Injury is a comprehensive term, it covers a wide range of health problems each of which have different dynamics and require a different type of intervention (Baker, 1984). Injuries are categorized under 2 basic categories they are either intentional or unintentional. Unintentional injuries often happen by road traffic injuries poisonings, falls, fires and burns, and drownings. Intentional injuries often occur by a family member or partner, an acquaintance, or a stranger. They can also be self-directed or done through a collective violence (WHO, 2008).

There are many unintentional