She also conducted research on the economic costs of motor vehicle crashes among teenage drivers. This analysis was incredibly timely. While I was analyzing the data, the Graduate Driver Licensing bill was hotly debated in the Kentucky state legislature. Showing the legislators the enormity of these crashes and their associated costs convinced them to pass the bill. Changing health policy is just one way injury control researchers try to reduce the number of injuries, according to Dr. Goldstein.
Education is another component of injury control.
Making people aware of the risks and costs can go a long way to changing behavior and ultimately reducing injuries.