Percent Distributions of TBI-related Deaths by Age Group and Injury Mechanism — United States, 2006–2010
The injury mechanisms (external causes of injury) associated with TBI-related deaths vary by age group. TBI-related deaths in children 0–4 years are primarily associated with assault (42.9%) and motor vehicle traffic-related crashes (29.2%). Motor vehicle traffic crashes account for a majority of TBI-related deaths (55.8%) in youth 5–14 years and almost half (47.4%) in young adults 15–24 years. Falls account for the majority (54.4%) of TBI-related deaths in adults 65 years of age and older.
| Motor Vehicle Traffic | Falls | Assault | Struck by/Against | Self-Inflicted | All Other Causes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | 278 | 37 | 408 | 32 | 196 | |
| 5–14 | 488 | 21 | 131 | 19 | 58 | 158 |
| 15–24 | 3,670 | 139 | 1,515 | 28 | 1,834 | 551 |
| 25–44 | 4,310 | 548 | 2,151 | 88 | 4,587 | 1,186 |
| 45–64 | 3,230 | 2,077 | 1,142 | 126 | 5,601 | 1,710 |
| ≥65 | 1,651 | 9,444 | 357 | 79 | 3,362 | 2,483 |
Source:
- National Vital Statistics System Mortality Data — United States, 2001–2010 (Deaths)
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