Child and young adult deaths by age and cause in Delaware
Why This Indicator Matters
Worldwide, accidents kill one million children each year and injure or permanently disable many more. In the United States, injury is a leading cause of death for children, accounting for over one third of all deaths among children ages one to four, and over half of deaths among teens ages 15 to 19. As children age, they encounter new environments and challenges that pose new risks to their safety. Teenagers are significantly more likely to die from injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents and firearms than children of younger ages.
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Definitions: Leading causes of deaths of children by age 1-4 years old, 5-14 years old and 15-24 years old
Data Source: Delaware Health Statistics Center
Footnotes:
S = data are suppressed where number of incidences are at or below 10 to avoid the risk of identification. Data can be linked up with other name sources or other database which can lead to identification of an individual.
Data last updated: 10/2021