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Abstract #6468

Measuring the Burden of Injury

Ellen MacKenzie, PhD, The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, The Johns Hopkins University, Hampton House, Fifth floor, 624 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, (410) 614-4025, EMACKENZ@JHSPH.EDU

A variety of approaches have been developed to measure the burden of injury. This round table will discuss the various aspects of, and advantages and disadvantages of the functional capacity index, and other measures

Learning Objectives: Assess different approaches for measuring the burden of injury Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of the functional capacity index and other measures of impairment

Keywords: Cost Issues, Injuries

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA