Reports from the N.C. Violent Death Reporting System
Injury and violence are significant and largely preventable public health problems. Each year, injuries and violence keep millions of adults and children from achieving their goals.
The N.C. Injury and Violence Prevention Branch envisions North Carolina free from injuries and violence where lives are lived to their full potential. The work of the branch includes:
You can understand how big the problem of injury is in North Carolina by clicking to enlarge the “Injury Iceberg.”