“Unintentional injuries are a public health challenge around the world causing p

“Unintentional injuries are a public health challenge around the world causing physical, psychological, and economic implications to families and society. Globally the leading cause of unintentional injury worldwide is road traffic accidents, followed by falls, drowning, burns, poisoning, and others” (Reddy et. al., 2021). There are a number of factors within the environment that may contribute to an increased incidence of unintentional injury within populations. For example, unwanted sound or noise is common within many occupational settings (e.g., airline ground baggage staff, racecar drivers, miners, etc.). Personal protective equipment (PPE) is often utilized to prevent hearing loss among these workers. Non-compliance with mandated usage and/or defects within protective equipment can expose an individual to the will of an environment. Increased exposure to environmental factors may to increase the overall prevalence/incidence of morbidity and/or mortality within a population. Using your textbook and/or the internet, review the hierarchy of control established by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Next, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website which details the leading causes of death for individuals age 1 – 64 years of age in the United States. There you will find unintentional injury as a cause of death for each age group. Select a specific age group and choose the top cause of unintentional injury within the age range. In three to five sentences, define the problem associated with specific untended injury of choice. Briefly discuss at least two environmental risk factors that may contribute to increased levels of the unintentional injury within the population selected. Weigh specific preventative strategies (i.e., engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or PPE) designed to reduce risk within the population. Briefly formulate a method that could be used to ensure widespread adoption of preventative strategies by the population. Reference: Reddy B, V., Pundhir, A., & Gupta, A. (2021). Unintentional injury and its determinants among adolescents. Journal of public health research, 10(4), 2359. https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2359 Evaluation Criteria: Defined the problem associated with specific unintended injury within a population. Discussed at least two environmental risk factors that may contribute to increased levels of the unintentional injury within the population selected. Weighed specific preventative strategies (i.e., engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or PPE) designed to reduce risk within the population. Formulated a method that could be used to ensure widespread adoption of preventative strategies by the population. Responded to at least two classmates with information that adds additional dimension (i.e., new or additional details about subject) to the weekly discussion. Referenced supporting literature and information provided by credible resources. Utilized appropriate writing mechanics (spelling, grammar, APA citation style) and information literacy.