Unintentionl injuries to students at school

This study sought to determine the incidence, nature and circumstances of injuries which resulted in death or hospitalisation. The results suggest that prevention policy should place emphasis on those in their first 2 years of schooling, falls from playground equipment, provision of protective equipment for sporting activities, sporting activities designed to minimize physical contact, establishment of standardized injury referral procedures, first-aid training, and a standardized injury reporting system.