Injury mortality atlas of the United States, 1979-1987.

From: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Date: December 13, 1991 | Copyright information

Injury is the fourth leading cause of death among all persons in the United States and, because of increased risk for injury to the young, is the leading cause of potential years of life lost before age 65 years [1]. In 1988, the estimated total national cost attibutable to injuries was $180 billion [2]. To assist public health agencies in targeting interventions for the control and prevention of injuries in geographic areas of increased risk, CDC developed the Injury Mortality A...

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