CDC Report Details Leading Causes of Injury, Death in Children and Teens

From 2001 to 2006, approximately 55 million children and teenagers, from infancy to age 19, received treatment in emergency departments for unintentional injuries, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported.

Researchers analyzed data related to these emergency room visits. Motor vehicle crashes and falls emerged as prominent causes of both injuries and fatalities in this age group. The CDC clarified that unintentional injuries are those that occur unexpectedly and are not the result of purposeful harm.

Specific details about the study's methods and comprehensive statistical breakdowns are available in the full CDC report. The report focuses solely on unintentional injuries and does not cover injuries resulting from violence or self-harm.