The handbook opens with the fact that if you die before the age of 40 in the US, the cause of death is more likely to be injury than disease. Christoffel, a lawyer who has taught at several US universities, and Gallagher, an injury and violence prevention specialist, trace progress in injury prevention and control since the 1998 edition. They discuss the scope of the problem; its epidemiology; general prevention principles; and the roles of environmental modification, public health professionals, and the law. A list of Web sites for professionals concludes the volume. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)