Question

Haddon’s matrix is used for:

• A. Blindness
• B. Hypertension
• C. Accidents
• D. Chronic Kidney Disease

Hint:

Haddon’s Matrix is specifically designed for injury prevention and accident analysis byaddressing pre-event, event, and post-event factors.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Haddon’s Matrix is a framework developed by Dr. William Haddon Jr. to analyze and prevent accidents and injuries. It is widely used in public health and safety to evaluate:

• Pre-event phase: Factors that can prevent an accident from occurring.
• Event phase: Measures to reduce the impact during the accident.
• Post-event phase: Strategies to minimize injury or damage after the event.

The matrix integrates elements such as human behavior, vehicles or equipment, and the environment to systematically address accident prevention and control.