Wisconsin Injury Prevention Program
Injury is the leading cause of death and disability among Wisconsin
residents, causing about 3,078 Deaths Annually.
Each year, injury accounts for about 50,268 Hospitalizations and
448,213 Emergency Room Visits. The average yearly expenditure for injury related medical costs is
$618,804,452.
Injury is recognized nationally and in Wisconsin
as a threat to public health. Rather than being random, unpredictable and unavoidable
occurrences, injuries can be understood and prevented. The broad category
of injury is generally divided into:
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unintentional injuries (falls,
poisonings, motor vehicle crashes)
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intentional injuries (homicide,
suicide, sexual assault).
The Wisconsin State Injury Prevention and
Control Statute (255.20) directs the Department of Health Services to maintain an Injury Prevention Program that includes data
collection, surveillance, education and the promotion of intervention;
provides local agencies technical assistance for effective program
development and evaluation; and collaborates with other state agencies
to reduce intentional and unintentional injuries.
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Last Revised: July 10, 2008 |
