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Increased rates of death from unintentional injury among non-Hispanic White, American Indian/Alaska Native, and nonmetropolitan communities

RUHRC Authors: Talbert, J | Hammerslag, LR | Borders, T
Publication Date: 07/25/2022
Full Publication: Increased rates of death from unintentional injury among non-Hispanic White, American Indian/Alaska Native, and nonmetropolitan communities

Objective

Unintentional injury is the third leading cause of death. We examine the rate of fatal and nonfatal injuries in nonmetropolitan and metropolitan areas, with a focus on the effects of race/ethnicity. Nonmetropolitan residents are more likely than metropolitan residents to suffer a fatal unintentional injury, though we found no difference in the rates of nonfatal unintentional injury emergency department visits.

Suggested Citation

Hammerslag LR, Talbert J, Borders TF. Increased rates of death from unintentional injury among non-Hispanic White, American Indian/Alaska Native, and nonmetropolitan communities. Lexington, KY: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center; 2022.