Abstract
Injuries remain to be one of the leading causes of death and disability in any region of the world. International Safe Community Programme is most important programme for injury prevention and safety promotion in community. The aim of study was to introduce the concept of Safe Community as a successful tool for injury prevention and safety promotion. For this study, the scientific literature overview, document analysis, and descriptive analysis were used. The Safe Community model is a long-term, sustainable, and coordinated program, based on partnership and collaboration, covering all genders, ages, environments, and situations. Safe Community concept targets vulnerable groups and high-risk environments. Programme documents the frequency and causes of injuries, and has evaluation mechanisms. Community itself play the leading role in Safe Community. Reduced injury rate/morbidity, disability, and mortality from injuries, and improved quality of life, are the results of comprehensive sustainable preventive work at the community level. The subcategory Safe Schools are promising preventive programmes intended to enhance child safety.
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