Violências e acidentes no contexto da saúde: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The morbidity and mortality from accidents and violence is a major Public health problems in Brazil. In recent years, violence and accidents has been incorporated into the agenda of the health sector, which is pioneer in establishing strategies for the treatment and prevention of these injuries. Considering the magnitude of this problem and with a view of the proposed deployment of Surveillance of Injuries and Violence in the city of Taiobeiras, Minas Gerais, it was decided to conduct a review of the literature on accidents and violence in the health context. The bibliographic research was performed in the databases of the Virtual Health Library, and selected articles from the Lilacs and Scielo. The contents of this review draws attention to the importance achievement of National Policy for Reduction of Morbidity and Mortality from Accidents and Violence. The considerations opportune to reflect on the importance of monitoring of external causes and the structuring and implementation of public policies for health promotion.