Department of Hygiene & Epidemiology CEREPRI University of Athens Center for Research and Prevention of Injuries Secretariat of the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries Final Technical Implementation Report Coordination and Administration of the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries 2004-2006 Prepared for the European Commission By CE.RE.PRI, University of Athens, Greece August 2006 CEREPRI, University of Athens, Medical School, Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology 1 Mikras Asias 75, Athens, 115 27, Greece Telephone: + 30 210 –7462 187 Fax: + 30 210 -7462 105 www.euroipn.org Coordination and Administration of the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries (WP-AI) Grant Agreement Number: 2003313 (SI2.379687) Final Technical Implementation Report 01/04/2004 – 30/06/2006 Prepared by: Eleni Petridou, MD, MPH Stephanie Anast Delia Alexe, MD Stergios Palamas, PhD Unit of Preventive Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Medical School, University of Athens, Greece Address for correspondence: Centre for Research and Prevention of Injuries (CE.RE.PRI) Unit of Preventive Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology Medical School, University of Athens Greece Tel: + 30 210 746-2187 / 2201 Fax: +30 210 746-2105 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] CEREPRI, University of Athens, Medical School, Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology Mikras Asias 75, Athens, 115 27, Greece Telephone: + 30 210 –7462 187 Fax: + 30 210 -7462 105 www.euroipn.org Contents Executive Summary.......................................................................................2 Accomplishments at a Glance......................................................................3 1.0 Introduction..............................................................................................5 2.0 Injury Statistical and Epidemiological Data...........................................7 2.1 Development of an Injury Statistics Portal..............................................7 2.2 Top ten causes of injuries in the EU.....................................................11 3.0 Communication......................................................................................12 3.1 Internal communication ........................................................................12 3.2 External communication .......................................................................13 3.3 CD-Rom: Structure and activities of WP-AI..........................................18 3.4 Electronic directory of “who is who” in injury prevention.......................19 3.5 Multi-disciplinary communication..........................................................19 3.6 Communication strategy.......................................................................21 4.0 Programme Management and Support ................................................22 4.1 Overview of injury prevention projects (2003 to 2005) .........................22 4.2 Inventory of injury prevention projects (2000 to 2003)..........................26 5.0 Strategic Planning .................................................................................27 5.1 Actions for a safer Europe....................................................................27 5.2 Priorities and actions for injury prevention in the EU ............................28 5.3 Contribution to annual Work Plans .......................................................31 5.4 Childhood injury prevention strategy plan in Cyprus ............................31 6.0 Contribution to Task Forces .................................................................32 6.1 Burden of Injuries Task Force ..............................................................32 6.2 Road Safety Task Force.......................................................................33 6.3 Indicators Task Force...........................................................................34 6.4 Communication Task Force..................................................................34 6.5 Strategic Planning Task Force .............................................................34 6.6 Work Health Task Force.......................................................................34 7.0 Pre-event of the European Conference................................................36 8.0 Secretarial Support................................................................................39 9.0 Conclusions and Discussions..............................................................41 Appendix I: WP-AI memos ..........................................................................43 Appendix II: Newsletter mailing list............................................................66 Appendix III: Evaluation ..............................................................................79 WP-AI Newsletter .......................................................................................79 WP-AI Website...........................................................................................83 Appendix IV: Meeting minutes....................................................................86 CEREPRI, University of Athens, Medical School, Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology 1 Mikras Asias 75, Athens, 115 27, Greece Telephone: + 30 210 –7462 187 Fax: + 30 210 -7462 105 www.euroipn.org Executive Summary Injuries are a serious health issue and are responsible for more than 235 000 victims annually in the European Union, of which approximately 50 000 are due to road traffic injuries. Hospitalisations for non-fatal injuries exceed 6.7 million cases in EU25 (hospitalisation rate, deducted from discharge data provided by WHO Health for All Database: 1500 per 100 000 people). This is equivalent to more than 640 deaths due to all types of injuries per day or 27 fatal injuries per hour. Children and senior citizens are considered the most vulnerable age groups. Specifically, injuries are the leading cause of death among children and young adults, whereas senior citizens contribute about 40% of the total number of deaths due to injuries. To meet the current injury prevention challenges, the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries (WP-AI) has been established for the duration of the Public Health Programme (PHP) 2003-2008 of the European Commission to provide a forum for discussion, exchange of views and experiences on developing better information and knowledge on injuries and their causes, and thus to contribute to the improvement and promotion of good health1. As of April 1, 2004, the Centre for Research and Prevention of Injuries (CE.RE.PRI) of the Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology of the Medical School at the University of Athens was granted the responsibility of ‘Coordination and Administration (Secretariat) of the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries’ within the framework of the PHP. The overall vision of the Secretariat was to strengthen and expand the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries, with special emphasis on the smooth integration of the new member states. The Secretariat contributed to the creation of an Injury Statistics Portal, development of a coherent strategy for injury prevention, supported project leaders in regards to financial and administrative requirements as well as project reporting. Moreover, the Secretariat assisted with the dissemination of information stemming from projects and activities to the WP-AI, EC and interested stakeholders. This final technical implementation report presents the actions carried out within the context of the project Coordination and Administration (Secretariat) of the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries {Grant agreement: 2003313 (SI2.379687)}. Summarizing, all tasks have been successfully completed as planned within the approved timeframe and budget. 1 Mandate of Working Party on Accidents and Injuries adopted December 2003 in Luxembourg CEREPRI, University of Athens, Medical School, Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology 2 Mikras Asias 75, Athens, 115 27, Greece Telephone: + 30 210 –7462 187 Fax: + 30 210 -7462 105 www.euroipn.org Accomplishments at a Glance Injury Statistical and Epidemiological Data Development of a single entry point Injury Statistics Portal (www.euroipn.org/stats_portal), which allows direct comparisons among EU member states. An information booklet containing tutorials on how to use the Injury Stats Portal was produced in 7 EU languages and disseminated to 2000 persons. Development of a unified list of the top causes of deaths due to accidents for the EU, based on adjusted and statistically processed mortality data available by WHO. Communication (internal and external components) Development of WP-AI web-board (an internal electronic communication tool) to facilitate open forums and discussions between members. Planning of content, restructuring and production of six newsletters, providing readers with a modernised layout and text on injury prevention in the EU. In total, 13 807 newsletters have been distributed. Creation of new website on accidents and injuries for the Working Party on Accidents and Injuries (www.actiononinjuries.org). Initiation of a comprehensive communication strategy for the promotion and dissemination of key messages and contribution to the respective task force. Information in CD-Rom format presenting injury prevention information about the WP-AI and running activities, and electronic directory of WP-AI members. Disseminated to over 100 persons. Collaboration with ANEC regarding the intervention for the protection of the EU consumer with regards to a hazardous toy product (electric toy