Addressing the Injury Crisis Public health leaders increasingly recognize injury prevention for Native American youth as a growing priority. Specifically, in rural Native American communities, data show a motor vehicle crash death rate more than three times the national average. In addition, sports injuries, violence, and other unintentional trauma often cause brain and spinal cord injuries. In response, tribal communities are addressing these serious risks through culturally adapted injury … [Read more...] about Injury Prevention for Navajo Youth:ThinkFirst at Zuni Elementary

