The role of health promotion and health education in injuries prevention

Abstract

Summary. Prevention and protection of public health should be a top priority for any state. This chapter of the monograph reflects the situation with injuries in the Republic of Moldova. These data illustrate the lack of a fundamental injury monitoring system for effective prevention campaigns. We also highlighted the role of promoting healthy lifestyles and health education in the prevention of road, sports, domestic and other injuries. Injury prevention should be a key part of all health promotion initiatives to improve injury, death and overall well-being. Improving and strengthening the health of the population can be achieved only through fruitful intersectoral cooperation and the achievement of partnerships between the state, civil society, medical and educational institutions, legal entities, society and every citizen.