Status: Little or no detectable change
Most Recent Data:
7,970.3
emergency department visits for nonfatal injuries per 100,000 population
(2022)
Target:
7,711.6
per 100,000 1
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
9,325.9
emergency department visits for nonfatal injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2017
Reduce emergency department visits for nonfatal injuries
Data Sources: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System - All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), CDC/NCIPC and CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census
Summary
Every year in the United States, millions of people are treated in the emergency department for injuries. Sometimes these injuries cause long-term physical and mental health problems. Strategies to prevent specific types of nonfatal injuries, including intentional and unintentional injuries, can reduce emergency department visits.
Workgroup: Injury and Violence Prevention Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
