CDC Grand Rounds: Evidence-Based Injury Prevention

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• Journal Article:
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• Description:
  Approximately 5.8 million persons die from injuries each year, accounting for 10% of all deaths worldwide. In the United States, 180,000 persons die each year from injuries, making the category the country's leading cause of death for those aged 1-44 years and the leading cause of years of potential life lost before age 65 years. Injuries also result in 2.8 million hospitalizations and 29 million emergency department visits each year in the United States. Motor vehicle crashes, falls, homicides, suicides, domestic violence, child maltreatment, and other forms of intentional and unintentional injury affect all strata of society, with widespread physical, mental, and reproductive health consequences. Injuries and violence affect not only individuals, but also families and communities, producing substantial economic and societal burdens related to health-care costs, work loss, and disruption of education. The estimated annual U.S. cost in medical expenses and lost productivity resulting from injuries is $355 billion.
• Subjects:
  Adolescent Adult Aged Alcohol Drinking Automobile Driving Child Evidence-Based Practice Forecasting Health Policy Health Promotion Humans Middle Aged Suicide Violence Wounds And Injuries Young Adult

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• Source:
  MMWR Morbidity Mortal Weekly Rep. 2014; 62(51-52):1048-1050.
• Series:
  Weekly Report: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
• ISSN:
  0149-2195 (print) ; 1545-861X (digital)
• Pubmed ID:
  24381079
• Pubmed Central ID:
  PMC4663694
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Pages in Document:
  3 pdf pages
• Volume:
  62
• Issue:
  51
• Collection(s):
  Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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