Raising awareness of violence and injuries

Violence and injuries are the leading cause of death in the Western Pacific Region for ages 5-49 years and responsible for 1 million deaths annually. Deaths from violence and injuries are just the tip of the iceberg. Tens of millions of non-fatal injuries occur, covering the full spectrum of severity and requiring various degrees of care and treatment, presenting an enormous cost to national health systems and economies.

WHO works with countries to promote public awareness and build political commitment to address  the magnitude and preventability of violence and injuries through the development and dissemination of publications and advocacy materials to general audiences and policy makers.