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Injury and Violence (Section Overview)
[2002, 2004
Update] -
The field of
injury prevention includes unintentional
injuries and those resulting from
intentional acts of violence. The risk of
injury is so great that most people sustain
a significant injury at some time...
Motor Vehicle Deaths
[2002, 2004
Update]
- There were 708 motor vehicle-related
deaths in Washington in 2000 (age-adjusted
death rate: 12.1 per 100,000). Motor vehicle
death rates declined significantly during
the past 20 years. Motor vehicle death rates
are substantially higher for...
Drowning
[2002, 2004
Update]
- Swimming, boating, and other forms of
water recreation are among the most popular
pastimes of Washington residents. In some
circumstances, these activities can prove
dangerous, even fatal. In 2000, there were
92 resident deaths due to drowning.
Traumatic Brain
Injury Deaths [2002,
2004 Update] - In 2000, 1222
Washington residents died due to traumatic
brain injuries (age-adjusted rate: 21.8 per
100,000 residents). Nearly a third of these
deaths were suicides committed with a
firearm.
Falls Among Older Adults
- In Washington in 2000, 11,742 people
age 65 or older were hospitalized due to
falls. Falls are the most common type of
injury among people age 65 or older
accounting for 79% of all injury
hospitalizations in this population.
Suicide
[2002, 2004
Update]
- In 2000, 727 Washington residents
committed suicide (age-adjusted rate 12.4
per 100,000 population). In the total state
population, suicide is the ninth leading
cause of death. However, among youth 15-24
it is...
Homicide
[2002, 2004
Update]
- Homicide accounted for 200 deaths in Washington in
2000 (age-adjusted death rate: 3.4 per
100,000 population). There has been a
decline in homicide rates in recent years.
Many rural counties have...
Youth Violence
- In 1999, there were 4,291 arrests of
youth ages 10-24 for serious violent crime
(age-specific arrest rate: 3.7 per 1,000).
Among 10-17 year olds, the violent crime
arrest rate was 3.0 per 1,000, while among
18-24 year olds the arrest rate was 4.7 per
1,000. Serious violent crime arrests
measure...
Domestic Violence
- Domestic violence is one of the
causes of injuries and deaths in women. An
estimated 10%-20% of emergency department
visits by women with partners and 30% of
homicides of women are a result of domestic
violence. One in five Washington women...
Child Abuse and Neglect
- There were 40,086 accepted referrals
to child protective services for child abuse
and neglect in Washington in 2000. These
involved 39,231 different children and youth
age 0-17. Child maltreatment causes
suffering...
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