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Key takeaways for this Chapter
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Unintentional injuries have routinely been ranked 3rd-4th for overall causes death.
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For people ages 5-29, three of the top five causes of death are injury-related
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Common unintentional injuries result from falls, drowning, motor vehicle crashes, fires, and poisoning.
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Common intentional injuries results from community violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, firearm violence, drug overdoses, child abuse/neglect, and suicide.
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Understanding how injuries occur can help you to make safer choices for yourself and help others who may need assistance.