Injury Prevention
IVP-1.1
Reduce fatal injuries
LHI
Leading Health Indicators are a subset of Healthy People 2020 objectives selected to communicate high-priority health issues.
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 59.7 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by injuries in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 53.7 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Baseline: | 617.6 hospitalizations for nonfatal injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||
| Target: | 555.8 hospitalizations per 100,000 population | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census |
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IVP-1.3
Reduce emergency department (ED) visits for nonfatal injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 8,370.4 ED visits for nonfatal injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 7,533.4 ED visits per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-2.1
Reduce fatal traumatic brain injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 17.4 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by traumatic brain injuries in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 15.7 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
| Baseline: | 85.6 hospitalizations for nonfatal traumatic brain injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 77.0 hospitalizations per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census |
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IVP-2.3
Reduce emergency department (ED) visits for nonfatal traumatic brain injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 407.2 ED visits for nonfatal traumatic brain injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||
| Target: | 366.5 ED visits per 100,000 population | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census |
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IVP-3.1
Reduce fatal spinal cord injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 0.53 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by spinal cord injuries in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 0.48 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Baseline: | 3.6 hospitalizations for nonfatal spinal cord injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||
| Target: | 3.2 hospitalizations per 100,000 population | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS), CDC/NCHS; Population Estimates, Census |
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National Center for Child Death Review, Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI); National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS |
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National Center for Child Death Review, Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI); National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS |
IVP-6
Increase the proportion of States and the District of Columbia with statewide emergency department data systems that routinely collect external-cause-of-injury codes for 90 percent or more of injury-related visits
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 67.9 percent of States had statewide emergency department data systems that routinely collected external-cause-of-injury codes for 90 percent or more of injury-related visits (19 of 28 participating States in HCUP-SEDD) in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 85.0 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project-State Emergency Department Databases (HCUP-SEDD), AHRQ |
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IVP-7
Increase the proportion of States and the District of Columbia with statewide hospital discharge data systems that routinely collect external-cause-of-injury codes for 90 percent or more of injury-related discharges
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 64.3 percent of States had statewide hospital discharge data systems that routinely collect external-cause-of-injury codes for 90 percent or more of injury-related discharges (27 of 42 participating States in HCUP-SID) in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 85.0 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project-State Inpatient Databases (HCUP-SID), AHRQ |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-8.1
Increase the proportion of the population residing within the continental United States with access to trauma care
Archived
This objective was archived due to lack of data source, changes in science, or was replaced with other objectives. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 83.1 percent of the population residing within the continental United States had access to trauma care in 2009 | ||||
| Target: | 91.4 percent | ||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
| Potential Data Sources: |
Trauma Information Exchange Program (TIEP), American Trauma Society (ATS) |
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| Revision History: | This objective was archived due to another reason: Injury response activities are no longer supported. The data used to calculate trauma center coverage is no longer being purchased. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-8.2
Increase the proportion of the land mass of the continental United States with access to trauma care
Archived
This objective was archived due to lack of data source, changes in science, or was replaced with other objectives. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 28.7 percent of the land mass of the continental United States had access to trauma care in 2009 | ||||
| Target: | 31.6 percent | ||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
| Potential Data Sources: |
Trauma Information Exchange Program (TIEP), American Trauma Society (ATS) |
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| Revision History: | This objective was archived due to another reason: The data used to calculate trauma center coverage (part of injury response activities) are no longer being purchased since the Center priorities have shifted. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-9.1
Prevent an increase in poisoning deaths among all persons
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 13.2 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by poisonings in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 13.2 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-9.2
Prevent an increase in poisoning deaths among persons aged 35 to 54 years
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 25.6 deaths per 100,000 population aged 35 to 54 years were caused by poisonings in 2007 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 25.6 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-9.3
Prevent an increase in poisoning deaths caused by unintentional or undetermined intent among all persons
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 11.1 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by unintentional and undetermined poisonings in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 11.1 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-9.4
Prevent an increase in poisoning deaths caused by unintentional or undetermined intent among persons aged 35 to 54 years
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 21.6 deaths per 100,000 population aged 35 to 54 years were caused by unintentional and undetermined poisonings in 2007 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 21.6 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-10
Prevent an increase in nonfatal poisonings
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 304.8 nonfatal poisonings per 100,000 population occurred in 2008 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 304.8 nonfatal poisonings per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), CDC/NCIPC and CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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Unintentional Injury Prevention
IVP-11
Reduce unintentional injury deaths
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 40.4 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by unintentional injuries in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 36.4 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-12
Reduce nonfatal unintentional injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 9,233.5 emergency department (ED) visits for nonfatal unintentional injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2008 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 8,310.1 injuries per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), CDC/NCIPC and CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-13.1
Reduce motor vehicle crash-related deaths per 100,000 population
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 13.8 motor vehicle traffic-related deaths per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 12.4 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Baseline: | 1.3 motor vehicle crash-related deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled occurred in 2008 | ||||||||
| Target: | 1.2 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Baseline: | 771.4 nonfatal injuries per 100,000 population were caused by motor vehicle crashes in 2008 | ||||||||
| Target: | 694.3 nonfatal injuries per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Automotive Sampling System (NASS) General Estimates System (GES) (NASS GES), DOT/NHTSA; Population Estimates, Census |
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IVP-15
Increase use of safety belts
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 84 percent of motor vehicle drivers and right-front seat passengers used safety belts in 2009 | ||||||||
| Target: | 92 percent | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
| Baseline: | 86 percent of children aged 0 to 12 months were restrained in rear-facing child safety seats in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 95 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats (NSUBS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Baseline: | 72 percent of children aged 1 to 3 years were restrained in front-facing child safety seats in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 79 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats (NSUBS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Baseline: | 43 percent of children aged 4 to 7 years were restrained in booster seats in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 47 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats (NSUBS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Baseline: | 78 percent of children aged 8 to 12 years used safety belts in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 86 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Survey on the Use of Booster Seats (NSUBS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Baseline: | 32 States (including the District of Columbia) had “good” graduated driver licensing laws in 2009 | ||||||
| Target: | 51 States (including the District of Columbia) | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
| Potential Data Sources: |
Licensing Systems for Young Drivers, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) |
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| Revision History: | This objective was archived due to a change in science. Read more about the revision history. |
| Baseline: | 1.5 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 population occurred on public roads in 2008 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 1.4 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), DOT/NHTSA; Population Estimates, Census |
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| Baseline: | 22.6 nonfatal pedestrian injuries per 100,000 population occurred on public roads in 2008 | ||||||||
| Target: | 20.3 injuries per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Automotive Sampling System (NASS) General Estimates System (GES) (NASS GES), DOT/NHTSA; Population Estimates, Census |
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| Baseline: | 0.24 pedalcyclist deaths per 100,000 population occurred on public roads in 2008 | ||||||||
| Target: | 0.22 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), DOT/NHTSA; Population Estimates, Census |
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| Baseline: | 19 States (including the District of Columbia) had laws requiring bicycle helmets for bicycle riders under age 15 years in 2009 | ||||||
| Target: | 27 (including the District of Columbia) | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) |
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IVP-22
Increase the proportion of motorcycle operators and passengers using helmets
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 67 percent of all motorcycle operators and passengers used helmets in 2009 | ||||||||
| Target: | 74 percent | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS), DOT/NHTSA |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-23.1
Prevent an increase in fall-related deaths among all persons
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 7.2 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by unintentional falls in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 7.2 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-23.2
Prevent an increase in fall-related deaths among adults aged 65 years and older
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 47.0 deaths per 100,000 population aged 65 years and over were caused by unintentional falls in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 47.0 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Maintain the baseline value. | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-24.1
Reduce unintentional suffocation deaths among all persons
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 2.0 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by unintentional suffocation in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 1.8 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-24.2
Reduce unintentional suffocation deaths among infants 0 to 12 months
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 23.1 deaths per 100,000 infants 0 to 12 months were caused by unintentional suffocation in 2007 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 20.8 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-24.3
Reduce unintentional suffocation deaths among persons aged 65 years and older
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 8.3 deaths per 100,000 population aged 65 years and over were caused by unintentional suffocation in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||
| Target: | 7.5 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Baseline: | 1.2 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by unintentional drowning in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 1.1 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-26
Reduce sports and recreation injuries
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 46.6 medically consulted injuries per 1,000 population resulted from engaging in sports and exercise or leisure activities in 2008 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||
| Target: | 41.9 injuries per 1,000 population | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS |
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| Baseline: | 76.8 percent of public and private schools required students to wear appropriate protective gear when engaged in physical education in 2006 | ||||||
| Target: | 84.5 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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| Baseline: | 85.8 percent of public and private schools required students to wear appropriate protective gear when engaged in school-sponsored intramural activities or physical activity clubs in 2006 | ||||||
| Target: | 94.4 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
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School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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IVP-28
Reduce residential fire deaths
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 0.95 deaths per 100,000 population were caused by residential fires in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 0.86 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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Violence Prevention
IVP-29
Reduce homicides
LHI
Leading Health Indicators are a subset of Healthy People 2020 objectives selected to communicate high-priority health issues.
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 6.1 homicides per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 5.5 homicides per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-30
Reduce firearm-related deaths
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 10.3 firearm-related deaths per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||||||
| Target: | 9.3 deaths per 100,000 population | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M), CDC/NCHS; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-31
Reduce nonfatal firearm-related injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 20.7 nonfatal firearm-related injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2007 | ||||||||
| Target: | 18.6 injuries per 100,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-32
Reduce nonfatal physical assault injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 512.5 emergency department (ED) visits for nonfatal physical assault injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2008 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||
| Target: | 461.2 injuries per 100,000 population | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), CDC/NCIPC and CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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IVP-33
Reduce physical assaults
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 21.3 physical assaults per 1,000 population aged 12 years and over occurred in 2008 | ||||||||
| Target: | 19.2 physical assaults per 1,000 population | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), DOJ/BJS |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
| Baseline: | 31.5 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 reported that they engaged in physical fighting in the previous 12 months in 2009 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 28.4 percent | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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| Baseline: | 19.9 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 reported that they were bullied on school property in the previous 12 months in 2009 | ||||||||
| Target: | 17.9 percent | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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| Baseline: | 5.6 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 reported that they carried weapons on school property during the past 30 days in 2009 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 4.6 percent | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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IVP-37
Reduce child maltreatment deaths
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 2.3 child maltreatment deaths per 100,000 children under age 18 years occurred in 2008 | ||||||||||
| Target: | 2.1 deaths per 100,000 children | ||||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), ACF; Population Estimates, Census |
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IVP-38
Reduce nonfatal child maltreatment
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 9.4 victims of nonfatal child maltreatment per 1,000 children under age 18 years were reported in 2008 | ||||||||
| Target: | 8.5 maltreatment victims per 1,000 children | ||||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), ACF; Population Estimates, Census |
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IVP-41
Reduce nonfatal intentional self-harm injuries
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 124.9 emergency department visits for nonfatal intentional self-harm injuries per 100,000 population occurred in 2008 (age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population) | ||||||
| Target: | 112.4 injuries per 100,000 population | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP), CDC/NCIPC and CPSC; Bridged-race Population Estimates, CDC/NCHS and Census |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
IVP-42
Reduce children’s exposure to violence
Revised
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
| Baseline: | 58.9 percent of children were exposed to any form of violence, crime, and abuse measured in 2008 | ||||||
| Target: | 53.0 percent | ||||||
| Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
| Data Sources: |
National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV), DOJ/OJJDP |
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| Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
| Baseline: | 16 States linked data on violent deaths from death certificates, law enforcement, and coroner and medical examiner reports to inform prevention efforts at the State and local levels in 2009 | ||||
| Target: | 51 States (including the District of Columbia) | ||||
| Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||
| Data Sources: |
National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS), CDC/NCIPC |
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