This year's Injury Free Supplement continues its focus on novel approaches to prevention education from the perspective of what works or seems to be working. The lead article describes the value of taking the message directly to the child. Dr. Manno's study clearly demonstrates improved educational efficiency provided by use of their mobile safety street. As the burden of school resource limitation continues to build, one has to wonder whether this may be a more cost-effective and focused approach, theoretically freeing up a bit more time for the school's established curriculum. The next first four reports underscore the importance of this educational initiative by addressing issues related to what many consider the child's most dangerous predator, the motor vehicle. Each approaches this epidemiologic phenomenon from a different perspective, and each clearly demonstrates that a measurable impact can be achieved through both education- and legislation-driven public policy.
Tepas JJ 3rd
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Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, Florida.
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
