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Dear Partners,
Each year on November 18, we observe National Injury Prevention Day to reflect on the progress we've made and the work that still lies ahead to protect children from preventable harm.
This month, CSN released a new study in Injury Prevention examining national trends in injury death rates among youth ages 0–19 in urban versus rural areas. Between 2014 and 2023, nearly 145,000 young people died from injuries, with motor vehicle crashes, firearms, and drug poisonings accounting for the majority of these deaths. The analysis found that injury death rates increased annually in both urban (3.0%) and rural (1.7%) areas, with homicide/legal intervention deaths rising most sharply.
These findings highlight the urgent need for tailored, place-based strategies to reduce injury risks. Where families live can shape their access to resources and the types of risks children face. Prevention efforts must reflect these differences and may include improving roadway safety, expanding access to emergency and mental health services, promoting safe firearm storage, and supporting community-based violence prevention initiatives.
CSN has also released a new infographic, featured below, on non-fatal burn injuries, which continue to be a leading cause of hospitalization among young children. Based on recent national data, the infographic outlines age-specific injury patterns and offers practical prevention tips for families, caregivers, and professionals.
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