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Injury and Violence

NJVDRS
  • Injury and violence emcompasses assault, homicide, self-inflicted injury, suicide, unintentional injury, and injuries of undetermined intent.
  • The New Jersey Violent Death Reporting System was established and is maintained through a cooperative agreement with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Injuries and violence affect everyone, regardless of age, race, or economic status. In the first half of life, more Americans die from violence and injuries - such as motor vehicle crashes, falls, or homicides.1


1. Violence and Injuries Affect Everyone. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. 11/21/17.
Injuries are tracked using a range of surveys, in addition to mortality statistics. Some examples include:
  • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
  • Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)
  • National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)
  • National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)
  • National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS)
  • National Vital Statistics System (NVSS)
  • Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS)

The information provided above is from the Department of Health's NJSHAD web site (https://nj.gov/health/shad). The information published on this website may be reproduced without permission. Please use the following citation: " Retrieved Tue, 23 April 2024 3:44:57 from Department of Health, New Jersey State Health Assessment Data Web site: https://nj.gov/health/shad ".

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