Trauma & Injury Prevention
![]() Injuries can strike anyone at any time regardless of race, age, gender or socio-economic status. This is a significant concern for North Dakotans as injury is the leading cause of death for people ages 5-44. North Dakota is 33rd highest in the number of injury-related deaths in the country. North Dakota has an injury-related death rate of 59.3 per 100,000 people, while the national average is 58.4 per 100,000 people. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for North Dakotans age 15-34. (Source: North Dakota Department of Health: Community Health Profiles). Seasonal Safety Tip![]() Click or tap on the banner to view the poster |
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