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| Type of Injury | Death Rate per 100,000 Population in Specified Age Group | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 Years | 5-14 Years | |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System Go to References for this graph's full source. | ||
| Unintentional Injury | 9.9 | 5.6 |
| Congenital Anomalies | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| Malignant Neoplasms (cancer) | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Homicide | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Diseases of the Heart | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Influenza and Pneumonia | 0.8 | Not a leading cause of death in this age group |
| Septicemia | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period | 0.4 | Not a leading cause of death in this age group |
| Benign Neoplasms | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Cerebrovascular Diseases | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Suicide | Not a leading cause of death in this age group | 0.5 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases | Not a leading cause of death in this age group | 0.3 |
Information on this page can be found in the print version of Child Health USA 2008-2009. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Child Health USA 2008-2009. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2009.