Developed by William Haddon in 1970, the matrix looks at factors related to personal attributes, vector or agent attributes and environmental attributes; before, during and after an
injury or
death. By utilizing this framework, one can then think about evaluating the relative importance of different factors and design interventions.[1]
(These ten items are often called "Haddon's Strategies.") Possible ways of preventing injury during the various phases include:[2][3][4][5][6]
Pre-event
Prevent the existence of the agent.
Prevent the release of the agent.
Separate the agent from the host.
Provide protection for the host.
Event
Minimize the amount of agent present.
Control the pattern of release of the agent to minimize damage.
Control the interaction between the agent and host to minimize damage.
Increase the resilience of the host.
Post-event
Provide a rapid treatment response for host.
Provide treatment and rehabilitation for the host.
Citations
^Peden, World Health Organization. Ed. by Margie (2004). World report on road traffic injury prevention. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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^Haddon W Jr. (1974). "Editorial: Strategy in preventive medicine: passive vs. active approaches to reducing human wastage". Journal of Trauma. 14 (4): 353–4.
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10.1097/00005373-197404000-00022.
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^Baker SP, Haddon W Jr (Fall 1974). "Reducing injuries and their results: the scientific approach". Milbank Mem Fund Q Health Soc. 52 (4): 377–89.
doi:
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PMID4498200.