Epidemiology of Injuries

Question 1

Injuries Internationally

Answer 1

• Ages 5 - 44 y/o are at special risk of injuries of all types.
• Half of injury-related mortality occurs in the age group 15- 44 y/o
• Mortality from injuries among men is double in comparison to women.

Question 2

Injuries account for ___ of deaths among children aged 1 -14 y/o.

Answer 2

One-third

• Death rates differ greatly between Eastern & Western European countries.

Question 3

Unintentional Injury Deaths in US, 2012

Answer 3

• All injury, deaths [199,752]

Three leading causes:
1) Transport-related
2) Poisonings
3) Falls

Question 4

Economic Impact of Unintentional Injuries
(Including medical costs for treatment, direct & indirect)

Answer 4

• Lost productivity
• Charges for rehabilitative therapies (physical & mental)
• Caregiver expenses
• Injury lawsuits & other litigation
• Nonmedical / wheelchair ramps

Question 5

Motor vehicles in the US

Answer 5

2006, leading cause of unintentional deaths

2006-2010, declined

2015, motor vehicle fatalities increased in comparison to 2014.

Question 6

Motor Vehicle Injuries: Trends in the US

Answer 6

Varying based upon;

• Demographic characteristics
• Geographic region
• Risk factors associated with crashes

** Data suggests that young male drivers are most likely to be involved in fatal crashes.