Relevant Population Characteristics for Unintentional Injury Emergency Department Visits

Relevant Population Characteristics

Injuries are more prevalent in adolescence and early adulthood. Falls are the leading cause of non-fatal unintentional injuries and emergency department visits for all age groups except 15 to 24 years old (which is struck by/against). In 2005, nearly 400,000 teens ages 16-19 sustained nonfatal injuries severe enough in motor vehicle crashes to require treatment in an emergency department. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16-19 are four times more likely than older drivers to crash. Source: 1) NEISS All Injury Program operated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 2) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control: Teen Drivers Fact Sheet.