Question

part a - lo 1, differentiate between intentional and unintentional injuries and discuss trends in violence in american society and on college campuses

the prevalence of violence and injury in american society disproportionately affects young adults, with unintentional injury as the number one cause of death among 15- to 44-year-olds in the united states.

which of the following are examples of unintentional injuries?
select all that apply.

• shrapnel lacerations caused by a terrorist act
• burns from a house fire caused by an electrical short
• psychological trauma due to rape
• a broken leg sustained in a car accident
• a gunshot wound from a gang shooting

Explanation:

Unintentional injuries are those that occur without intent to harm, usually due to accidents or unforeseen events.

• Shrapnel lacerations from a terrorist act: Terrorist acts are intentional violence, so this is intentional injury.
• Burns from a house fire (electrical short): Electrical short is an accident, so this is unintentional.
• Psychological trauma from rape: Rape is an intentional violent act, so this is intentional injury.
• Broken leg in a car accident: Car accidents are typically accidental, so this is unintentional.
• Gunshot wound from gang shooting: Gang shootings are intentional violence, so this is intentional injury.

Answer:

• burns from a house fire caused by an electrical short
• a broken leg sustained in a car accident