Vermont public health association

Injury Prevention

The Vermont Public Health Association recognizes that unintentional and intentional injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in Vermont and that they also contribute significantly to the cost of health care by necessitating emergency department visits and hospitalizations. Research and experience show that many of these injuries are not random incidences; they are predictable and preventable events.

VtPHA supports:

Education, prevention and intervention activities designed to reduce injuries
Injury prevention legislation (e.g. primary seat-belt enforcement, helmet use)
Evidenced-based prevention programs
Linkage of primary care and other health services to reduce high risk behaviors
Coordination and improvement of injury surveillance

About the association

VtPHA is a membership organization which facilitates collaboration among people who care about public health and are interested in protecting and promoting the health of Vermont residents.

VtPHA is an Affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.

Contact

vtpublichealth@vtpha.orgpha.org
Vermont Public Health Association
P.O. Box 732
Burlington, VT 05402-0732