About CDC’s Injury Center

For 30 years, CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (Injury Center) has been a leader in protecting Americans from injury and violence so that individuals, families, and communities can be safe, healthy, and thriving. We work proactively with our partners to track trends, conduct research, raise awareness, and implement prevention programs.

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Why Injury and Violence Prevention Matter

Learn how the Injury Center has been a leader in protecting Americans from injury and violence for the past 30 years.

Injury Center Timeline

Timeline representing CDC's Injury Center's 30 years

Injury Center Snapshot

Our Priorities

Our Impact

Why It Matters

Who We Work With

Office of the Director

Sam Posner, PhD

Acting Director
Dr. Posner leads innovative research and science-based programs to prevent injuries and violence and to reduce their consequences.