Epidemiological Approach to Accident Prevention

An epidemiological approach to depression prevention in old age.

OBJECTIVE To identify target groups for prevention of chronic or recurrent depression in old age such that prevention is likely to become cost-effective. METHODS Data were used from a population-based cohort study (N = 2,200). Chronic or recurrent depression was defined when people presented with clinically high levels of depression at two time points separated by 3 years. Risk profiles of th...

non-corrective approach to pronunciation

the aim of this study has been to find answers for the following questions: 1. what is the effect of immediate correction on students pronunciation errors? 2. what would be the effect of teaching the more rgular patterns of english pronunciation? 3. is there any significant difference between the two methods of dealing with pronuciation errore, i. e., correction and the teaching of the regular ...

Accident Prevention Program

While general aviation flying is a safe mode of transportation, accident statistics indicate that the vast majority of accidents involve pilot error. In fact, most pilots who enjoy the adventure of flying recognize that certain risks are involved. Airmen who are either unaware of the potential hazards or who actually relish the opportunity to take unnecessary risks are those likely to be involv...

Home accident prevention activities.

Accident prevention in radiotherapy

In order to prevent accidents in radiotherapy, it is important to learn from accidents that have occurred previously. Lessons learned from a number of accidents are summarised and underlying patterns are looked for in this paper. Accidents can be prevented by applying several safety layers of preventive actions. Categories of these preventive actions are discussed together with specific actions...