Tackling injuries among adolescents and young adults in the EU : strategy and framework for action. Report of the AdRisk project (European action on adolescents and injury risk).

This document provides a strategy and a framework for action to prevent injury to adolescents and young adults in the Member States of the European Union. It is addressed to national governments and responsible ministries as well as relevant national stakeholders. The document makes the case for putting the prevention of injuries in young people higher on the political agenda. It advocates the implementation of various existing effective measures but additionally to develop risk competence. (Author/publisher)