Injury refers to unintentional harm or damage to the body. Included in this category are motor vehicle collisions, falls, and poisonings. Fatal injuries are the largest cause of death for young people in the United States.

Use this page to review data on access to care, see images and stories about this topic, hear voices from our key informant survey and add your voice to the journey.

Key Indicator

Adults 45 and Older with Recent Fall

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The NJHC data committee is collecting data to help us develop shared plans for improving community health. Take a minute and review the indicators, images, stories and resources associated with unintentional injuries.

Key Indicators Report

Morris County:

Morris County currently meets the Healthy People 2020 Goal for death due to unintentional injuries (age-adjusted), with a rate lower than most other NJ Counties. However, within the county, males are more than twice as likely than females to die from unintentional injuries. The age-adjusted death rate for motor vehicle collisions in Morris County also remains lower than the state average (mean), with no gender differences.

No specific data on injuries to youth is available. Suicide is reported as part of Behavioral Health; violent incidents is reported under Wellness and Lifestyle.

Union County:

Union County currently meets the Healthy People 2020 goal for death due to unintentional injuries (age-adjusted), with a rate lower than most other NJ Counties. However, both males and White (non-Hispanic) individuals are more likely to die from unintentional injuries in Union County than other groups. The age-adjusted rate for motor vehicle collisions is also lower than the state average (mean), and has remained steady over the past few years. However, both males and Hispanic indivuals are more likely than others to die of motor vehicle collisions in Union County. Additionally, Union County has a high rate of adults 45 and older experiencing a fall in the last 3 months.

No specific data on injuries to youth is available. Suicide is reported as part of Behavioral Health; violent incidents is reported under Wellness and Lifestyle.

Sussex County:

Sussex County currently meets the Healthy People 2020 goal for death due to unintentional injuries (age-adjusted), but still has a higher rate than the majority of NJ counties. Males are more likely to die from unintentional injuries than females in Sussex County (comparison for ethnicity not available for this county). The age-adjusted rate for motor vehicle collisions is also higher than the state average (mean), and has remained relatively steady over the past few years (comparison by gender and ethnicity not available for this county).

Of additional concern in Sussex County is the age-adjusted death rate due to unintentional poisonings and alcohol-impaired driving deaths. In both areas, Sussex County rates are much higher than the state mean (average), and for unintentional poisonings, the rate has been increasing over time.

No specific data on injuries to youth is available. Suicide is reported as part of Behavioral Health; violent incidents is reported under Wellness and Lifestyle.

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Key Informant Survey

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