Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit to Lead Injury Study in UAE

The Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit is excited to announce a new project with the Health Authority in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Led by the International Injury Research Unit’s director, Dr. Adnan Hyder, the project will provide a comprehensive review and evaluation of the country’s draft injury surveillance system.

In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, injuries are the second leading cause of death and disability. Sixty-seven percent of these deaths are related to road traffic injuries. The Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit applauds the Health Authority for recognizing the need to analyze injury data and use it to develop more effective injury prevention strategies. Health officials in Abu Dhabi have already taken the first step which was the creation of a draft surveillance system. The International Injury Research Unit now looks forward to working with officials there to evaluate the system and ultimately help to reduce the burden of injuries in the region.