1

2

Vehicle Crashes SuicidesFalls Drownings Youth Violence HomicidesSports Injuries Bullying

These are a few examples of a growing area in public health… Injuries.

3

Due to extensive research by SOPHE, (Unintentional Injury/Violence Prevention)

*It has been proven that • All injuries are preventable• Injuries are not accidents• Injuries do not occur at random

*Everything you do has a risk factor attached to it. The higher the risk factor, the higher the injury chance!

4

Life contains risks

Part of becoming an adult is learning to be aware of risks and weighing the possible consequences of taking risks and then making healthy choices.

It is important to consider and be willing to accept the consequences of high risk behavior.

5

What is the Cost of Injuries?• Injuries take a major toll, not

only to an individual, but also to the society.

• Injuries can impair overall health -causing life-long disabilities, -psychological effects

-detriment to a person’s overall well being. • Monetary costs arise from

medical expenses, police & fire services, property damage, and wage losses.

6

Intentional Injuries*Are not accidents – they can be prevented. *Injuries are not random, uncontrollable events, but rather predictable and preventable incidences with identifiable causes. *Of the 3,178 injury deaths in Minnesota in 2013, 70% were due to "unintentional" injury and 30% were due to violence, or "intentional" injury. Injuries affect

everyone..

7

Intentional injuries • Are something you do with the

purpose of hurting yourself or others. These are planned actions.

• Examples of intentional injuries include the following:

-Partner/Domestic Violence -Homicide -Sexual Assault/Rape -Suicide -Youth Violence

8

STATISTICS ON ACCIDENTS OR UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES /CDC/2012

Health Care Use – 28.4 million # of emergency dept visits in 2012

Mortality (All unintentional injury deaths – 123,706), 41 per 100,000 population.

Unintentional falls deaths (number of deaths – 22,631), 7.5 per 100,000 population

Motor vehicle traffic deaths (number of deaths – 42,031), 13.1 per 100,000 population

Unintentional poisoning deaths (number of deaths – 29,846), 9.9 per 100,000 population

9

Unintentional Injuries

a. formerly called “accidents”

b. leading cause of death and

disability for children, teens, and

young adults

c. Unint. Injuries can be prevented

*There are five major categories

of unintentional injuries

10

1. MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES

• 75% of the crashes occur within

25 miles of home at speeds less

than 40 miles per hour (mph)

• Teens only represent 7% of all

licensed drivers nation-wide

• Teens are involved in 15% of

all fatal crashes

11

Reasons for Car Crashes

Most car crashes are a result of human error like…

• Driver inexperience is the most common reason for car crashes

• Excessive speed is a factor in about 2/3rds of all crashes and injuries

• Aggressive driving incidents have increased about 7% per year since 1990.

12

• Driver distraction can be caused by fatigue, cell phones, passengers, eating, make-up, pets, changing a CD, etc. Cell phones are blames for 20-30% of accidents. Studies have shown no difference in response time between a cell or hands free cell use.

• Alcohol & other drugs. Alcohol used to represent 50% of deaths from accidents in 1989 but now represents 38%.

13

• Use/nonuse of safety equipment like seat belts, mirrors, airbags, etc

• Motorcycles cause 1 in 10 traffic fatalities among those who are 15-34 years old. Motorcycles are hard to see so being visible is crucial. Taking a class in motorcycle safety training can alert you to important safety precautions

14

Bicycles are included in motor vehicle crash statistics because they are considered to be moving vehicles.

Always wear a bicycle helmet. It is estimated that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of death by 85%.

15

2. INJURIES IN THE HOME

National Safety Council reports one (1) fatal injury every 18 minutes and one disabling injury every 4 seconds in homes. They include:

a. falls - tripping and slipping

b. fires – 1 death every 2 hours; smoke inhalation kills more often than burns best prevention? Smoke detectors and also having a plan of escape.

16

c. poisonings – caused by household products, plants, & medicines. Call POISON CONTROL CENTER for best advice on treating.

d. suffocation & choking 50% of deaths involve children; common causes are loose bedding, plastic bags, & window blind cords. Food and small objects can obstruct the airway.

17

3. FIREARMS –

children and even teens are killed

with guns they do not know are

loaded. Never assume a gun is

safe.

18

4.WORK RELATED INJURIES:

frequently the result of:

1. lack of training

2. poor worker attitudes

3. stress & fatigue

19

5. RECREATIONAL INJURIES

Four ways to prevent?

a. Wear safety and protective gear

b. Use gear properly & consistently.

c. avoid use of drugs and alcohol.

d. be aware of your actions.

20

so remember, be healthy and

be safe!

21

Your Assignment(Write on the end of your notes)

1. Write about the worst Unintentional Injury you ever had.

-Include where you were, what happened, your age, part of body injured and treatment received.2. Write about the worst Intentional

Injury you ever had. -Include where you were, what

happened, your age, part of body injured and treatment.