Injury Prevention in New York State More than 7,250 New Yorkers
die each year because of injury. Injuries occur in predictable
patterns, with recognizable risk factors, and among identifiable
populations. The New York State Department of Health keeps track
of where, to whom, and why injuries occur across the state and
uses this information to develop injury prevention programs.
Injury Prevention for All New Yorkers Injuries are the leading
cause of death for New Yorkers aged one through 44 years and a
leading cause of death for all other New Yorkers. Through
surveillance and programs such as traffic safety, fall
prevention, fire prevention, and traumatic brain injury
prevention, the department works to reduce the burden of
injuries in New York State. Injury Prevention for Children
Injuries are the leading cause of death for children in New York
State. In addition, injuries result in an average of over 18,000
hospitalizations among New York's children, 19 and younger.
Through various avenues such as the "Injur