Injuries and violence: risk factors and opportunities for prevention during adolescence

Abstract

More adolescent in the United States die from injuries than from any other cause. This chapter describes the three leading causes of death among adolescents-interpersonal violence, suicide, and motor vehicle-related injuries. The authors examine risks associated with alcohol use and access to firearms as well as injuries that occur at work and while playing sports, and end with recommendations for preventing adolescent injuries for health care providers, schools and communities.