CDC Officials Discuss Scalability of Injury Interventions with the International Injury Research Unit

Dr. Grant Baldwin and Dr. Mick Ballesteros of the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention in the Centers for Disease Control’s Injury Center visited the International Injury Research Unit today during its regular meeting. As part of CDC’s increasing involvement in global health issues, Dr. Baldwin and Dr. Ballesteros discussed the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing, particularly in the area of international injury prevention. The group agreed that scalable, replicable interventions are critical for the future of the field.

The Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention monitors trends in unintentional injuries, conducts research to better understand risk factors, and evaluates injury interventions. Its research and prevention programs focus on two categories: motor vehicle-related injuries, and home and recreation related injuries.

Given its current work in road traffic safety and other injury-related research, the International Injury Research Unit anticipates that collaboration with the CDC will be mutually beneficial. The Unit looks forward to continuing this partnership as we work together toward reducing the burden of injuries around the world.