Poster

The purpose of this session is to provide participants with information about the many ways in which injury affects vulnerable populations. In this session, vulnerable populations include the very young, old, and Medicaid beneficiaries, among others. The session is important because it provides information about groups of people whose injury risk may not be well understood, and for which there are real opportunities for effective intervention.

Session Objectives: 1. Name three vulnerable groups and an injury that affects each one. 2. Describe two ways in which age differentially affects injury risk. 3. Identify three strategies for reducing injury risk among vulnerable populations.