Work toward this outcome aims to reduce the burden of violence and injuries, including death and disabilities, through a strengthened health system response, with a focus on violence in all its forms and on road safety, using a life course approach. The scope of the technical work in this area will include the development and application of guidelines and capacity building of health workers on evidence-based strategies and interventions to prevent violence; respond to the health needs of victims of violence, particularly persons in conditions of vulnerability, to mitigate consequences (such as death and disability); reduce reoccurrence of violence; and respond to the health needs of victims of road traffic crashes and other injuries. The intersectoral work required to address these public health matters is covered under Outcome 15.

Note: For further details on the scope of this Outcome, please refer to the PAHO Strategic Plan 20-25 Document.