title: The social consequences of accidental injury.
abstract: A case history is presented showing how traditional beliefs affect the understanding of accidental injury. The impact of such an event on the life of a particular village is also described, and certain implications for medical workers are noted.
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008273:Magic; D008297:Male; D009512:New Guinea; D012931:Social Environment; D014947:Wounds and Injuries