The Haddon Matrix is the most commonly used paradigm in the

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field. Developed by William Haddon in 1970, the matrix looks at factors related to personal attributes, vector or agent attributes and environmental attributes; before, during and after an injury or

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. By utilizing this framework, one can then think about evaluating the relative importance of different factors and design interventions. A typical Haddon Matrix :

Preventing injuries

(These ten items are often called "Haddon's Strategies.") Possible ways of preventing injury during the various phases include:

Pre-event

# Prevent the existence of the agent. # Prevent the release of the agent. # Separate the agent from the host. # Provide protection for the host.

Event

# Minimize the amount of agent present. # Control the pattern of release of the agent to minimize damage. # Control the interaction between the agent and host to minimize damage. # Increase the resilience of the host.

Post-event

# Provide a rapid treatment response for host. # Provide treatment and rehabilitation for the host.

References

Sources

* * https://web.archive.org/web/20070927192751/http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/CHPP/CAM/4-PublHlthApproach/HaddonMatrix.pdf * http://www.ibiblio.org/vincentweb/chapter6.html * {{cite journal , vauthors=Barnett DJ, Balicer RD, Blodgett D, Fews AL, Parker CL, Links JM , title=The Application of the Haddon Matrix to Public Health Readiness and Response Planning , journal=Environ. Health Perspect. , volume=113 , issue=5 , pages=561–6 , date=May 2005 , pmid=15866764 , pmc=1257548 , doi=10.1289/ehp.7491 Safety