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Injury-Related Emergency Department Visits Among Adults Aged 18 and Older, by Area of Residence* and Sex, 2005
| Injury Type | Area of Residence | Percent of Emergency Department Visits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | ||
| Unintentional Injury | Total | 19.9 | 27.5 |
| MSA | 19.7 | 26.6 | |
| Non-MSA | 21.2 | 32.2 | |
| Intentional Injury | Total | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| MSA | 1.5 | 2.9 | |
| Non-MSA | 1.2 | 1.7 | |
*Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) include at least: one city with 50,000 or more inhabitants, or an urbanized area of at least 50,000 inhabitants and a total metropolitan population of at least 100,000 (75,000 in New England).↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey 2005. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
