Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS

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A Program of the ATS

Preventing Injuries

In the United States during a typical year, injuries are responsible for more than 147 thousand deaths, 2.6 million hospitalizations, and 36 million emergency department visits. Injuries are responsible for more deaths among children, adolescents, and young adults than all other causes of injury combined. An injury is defined as damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body by an outside agent or force, which may be physical, chemical, or psychological (i.e. injured feelings). When thinking about injuries it is useful to distinguish intentional injuries (homicide, suicide) from unintentional injuries (most burns, falls, motor vehicle crashes, etc.) because of the great differences in the implications for preventing these tragedies.

References:
www.jhsph.edu/injurycenter/PressRoom/faqs.html
www.safetypolicy.org/pm/bkgd.htm


Associated pages

Spinal Cord
Injuries Among Children
Suicide
Fires
Poisoning
Traumatic Brain Injury
Violence
Support Groups & Organizations
Glossary of Terms
Falls
Motor Vehicle