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CHILDHOOD DEATHS DUE TO INJURY
In 2002, unintentional injuries caused the deaths of 1,641 children
ages 1-4 and 2,718 children ages 5-14. Among children ages 1-4,
motor vehicle crashes, drowning, and fire were the most common causes
of unintentional injury death. Motor vehicle crashes were the most
common cause of unintentional injury death among children ages 5-14,
followed by deaths due to drowning, fire, and suffocation.
In addition, 423 children ages 1-4 were the victims of homicide
and 620 children ages 5-14 were the victims of homicide or suicide.
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Child Health USA 2004 is not copyrighted.
Readers are free to duplicate and use all or part of the information contained
on this page. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health
Bureau. Child Health USA 2004. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, 2004.
