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4. Calculation of Cost-of-Injury Estimates

This section describes the calculations used to estimate total and average costs associated with injury-related deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits.

4.1 General Cost Estimation Framework

4.2 Calculation of Cost Estimates for Injury-Related Deaths

4.3 Calculation of Cost Estimates for Injury-Related Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits

4.4 Application of Regional and State-Specific Price Adjusters

4.5 Reliability (Stability) of Cost-of-Injury Estimates

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