Status: Getting worse
Most Recent Data:
85.3
deaths per 100,000 population
(2023) *
Target:
63.1
per 100,000
*
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
70.1
deaths per 100,000 population were caused by injuries in 2018 *
* Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.
Reduce fatal injuries
Data Sources: National Vital Statistics System - Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census
Summary
In the United States, injury is the leading cause of death for children and adults between ages 1 and 45 years. Various federal resources can help communities prevent different types of injuries, like traumatic brain injuries and injuries from falls or motor vehicle crashes.
Topic: Injury Prevention
Workgroup: Injury and Violence Prevention Workgroup
