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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. | ||
| Motor Vehicle Traffic | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Drowning | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Fires and Burns | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Suffocation | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Pedestrian, Other than Motor Vehicle | 0.7 | Not a leading cause in this age group |
| Land Transport, Other than Motor Vehicle | Not a leading cause 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.