Unintentional injuries
Unintentional injuries are a leading cause
of death for Americans of all ages, regardless of gender, race, or
economic status. In 2002, unintentional injuries were the leading cause
of death for people ages 1 to 44 years and the fifth leading cause of
death overall. More than 106,000 people died in 2002 from unintentional
injuries.
Injury deaths are only part of the picture. Millions of Americans
sustain nonfatal injuries each year; in 2003, more than 27 million
people experienced a nonfatal unintentional
injury serious enough to require a visit to an emergency department. Such injuries have a substantial impact on the lives of individual
Americans, their families, and society. The physical and emotional
effects of injuries can be extensive and wide-ranging, and in the case
of disabling injuries, the effects can last a lifetime.
10 leading causes OF death by age group -
2002