CHILDHOOD DEATHS DUE TO INJURY
In 2000, unintentional injuries caused the deaths
of 1,780 1- to 4-year-old children and 2,878 5- to
14-year-old children. In addition, 318 children ages
1 to 4 were the victims of homicide and 664 children
5 to 14-years of age were victims of homicide or suicide.
Among 1- to 4-year-old children, motor vehicle crashes,
drowning, and fire were the most common causes of
injury death. Motor vehicle crashes were the most
common cause of injury death among 5- to 14-year-old
children, followed by firearm and drowning deaths.
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