We examine sources of data that describe injury problems among Oregonians to identify prevention strategies, plan interventions and evaluate outcomes. We maintain an injury data information system and focus on the identification and prevention of morbidity and mortality due to injury among Oregonians. Activities of the section include Injury Epidemiology, Child Fatality Review Team, Child Injury Prevention, Intimate Partner Violence Surveillance, National Violent Death Reporting System, and Elder & Youth Suicide Prevention.