Our goal is to eliminate preventable death and disability due to injury and violence. We work to reduce injury risk in Washington State. We use our data to identify prevention priorities and develop interventions based on best practices.
We work with local partners on prevention programs such as:
- Motor vehicle safety
- Older adult falls
- Unintentional poisoning
- Drowning
- Suicide
- Sexual violence
- Child Abuse
Injuries:
- Are the leading cause of death and disability for the people of Washington State, ages 1-44.
- Remain a huge cause of death and disability throughout the life span.
- Kill more Americans ages 1-44 than all diseases combined.
- Do not occur at random.
- Occur in highly predictable patterns, with recognizable risk factors among identifiable populations.
- Cost an average of $1.1 million in medical and lost productivity for each injury death in Washington State.
Violence:
- Can lead to life-long mental and physical health problems
- Increases the risk of being a victim or perpetrator of further violence
- Is the sixth leading cause of injury among Americans
- Costs the United States $168 billion per year in medical expenses and lost productivity
- Is a learned behavior
- Is preventable
Injury and Violence Program State Plan (PDF)
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