Injury Prevention and Safety

Abstract

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in the US for people between ages of one and 44-years-old, affecting everyone regardless of race, sex, or economic status. As stated by the Centers for Disease Control, more Americans die from violence and injures - such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, or homicides - than from any other cause, including cancer, HIV, or the flu. Some injuries result in temporary or long-term disability. Survivors are often faced with life-long mental, physical, and financial problems. Injury prevention functions as a primary figure in preventing or reducing the severity of bodily injury and reducing the costs of medical care and loss of productivity.