Publications by authors named "Jovina Quintes Avanci"
Cien Saude Colet
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze emergency care for childhood injuries from external causes in children aged 0-9 in Brazil, using data from the VIVA Survey conducted in 2014.
- Over 8,500 children received care, with 95% of injuries due to accidents—primarily falls occurring at home—while 5% were victims of violence, often from family members.
- Results highlight the need for public health initiatives focused on accident prevention and child protection due to the high incidence of home accidents and familial violence.
