Pediatrics. 1999 Jan;103(1):173-81. doi: 10.1542/peds.103.1.173.
Violence and violent injuries are a serious threat to the health of children and youth in the United States. It is crucial that pediatricians define their role and develop the appropriate skills to address this threat effectively. From a clinical perspective, pediatricians should incorporate into their practices preventive education, screening for risk, and linkages to necessary intervention and follow-up services. As advocates, pediatricians should become involved at the local and national levels to address key risk factors and assure adequacy of preventive and treatment programs. There are also educational and research needs central to the development of effective clinical strategies. This policy statement defines the emerging role of pediatricians in youth violence prevention and management. It reflects the importance of this issue in the strategic agenda of the American Academy of Pediatrics for promoting optimal child health and development.
暴力及暴力伤害对美国儿童和青少年的健康构成严重威胁。至关重要的是，儿科医生应明确自身角色，并培养适当技能以有效应对这一威胁。从临床角度看，儿科医生应将预防教育、风险筛查以及与必要干预和后续服务的联系纳入其诊疗实践。作为倡导者，儿科医生应在地方和国家层面积极参与，以解决关键风险因素，并确保预防和治疗项目的充足性。有效临床策略的制定还存在教育和研究需求。本政策声明界定了儿科医生在青少年暴力预防和管理中正在形成的作用。它反映了这一问题在美国儿科学会促进儿童最佳健康和发展战略议程中的重要性。
