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N.C. DPH: Injury and Violence Prevention Branch

WEBThe work of the branch includes: Collecting and analyzing injury data to better understand the problem. Implementing programs to prevent injuries and violence. …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: About Us

WEBThe Branch's programs provide funding, training, and/or technical assistance to health professionals working across North Carolina. The Branch works to …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Suicide Prevention

WEBIn 2008, North Carolina was awarded the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act Youth …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Falls Injury Data

WEBFrom 2010-2019, the death rate from falls has increased 59.6 percent for all ages, and 27.6 percent in the 65 and older population. Rates of non-fatal fall injuries are …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Intimate Partner Violence

WEBTTY: 1-800-787-3224. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that intimate partner violence (IPV) is abuse that occurs between two people in …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Get Alarmed, North Carolina!

WEBThe North Carolina Violent Death Reporting System (NC-VDRS) is a public health, population-based surveillance system that contains detailed information on …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Data and Surveillance

WEBThe Injury and Violence Prevention Branch Surveillance Unit maintains statewide injury and violence related surveillance by providing emergency department, …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Alcohol Use and Related Harms

WEBExcessive alcohol use is an important public health concern in North Carolina. Excessive alcohol use can put people at risk for many harmful health …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Falls Prevention Coalition

WEBThe North Carolina Falls Prevention Coalition brings together researchers, planners, health care providers, housing specialists, aging services providers, and many …

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Contact Us

WEBInjury and Violence Prevention Branch Contact Us. Phone: (919) 707-5425 Fax: (919) 870-4803 . Mailing Address: Injury and Violence Prevention Branch 1915 Mail …

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North Carolina Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2021-2025

WEBThis action plan represents a multi-faceted lifespan approach to suicide prevention that reflects those disproportionately affected by suicide across North Carolina. There were …

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A GROWING CONCERN QUICK FACTS

WEB•Male From 2005 to 2014, the age-adjusted rate of fall deaths increased from 47.0 per 100,000 in 2005 to 67.3 per 100,000 in 2014. Fall death rates increasedamong both

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N.C. DPH: IVP Branch: Sexual Violence and Rape Prevention

WEBIf you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Violence Hotline at 877-513-2232. The Centers for Disease Control and …

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Medication and Drug Overdose in

WEBPopulation estimates for 2021 are subject to change. Speaking and technical notes should be read prior to using. If you have questions or concerns about these data, please …

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Leading Causes of Injury 2020

WEBThe leading cause of injury hospitalization in 2020 was unintentional fall. Fall - Unintentional. MVT - Unintentional. Poisoning - Unintentional. Poisoning - Self-Inflicted. …

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Excessive Alcohol Use in NC

WEBExcessive alcohol use is the third leading preventable. cause of death in North Carolina. In 2021, there were over 6,300 deaths due to excessive alcohol use in North Carolina. 90% …

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SUICIDE IN RURAL AND URBAN NORTH CAROLINA, 2020

WEB736 (30.4%) of 2,423 violent deaths occurred among rural NC residents. Most rural violent deaths were suicides (60.6%). The suicide rate in 2020 was 1.2 times higher among …

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SUICIDE IN NORTH CAROLINA,

WEBOf the 2,186 violent deaths in North Carolina in 2019, 1,358 were suicides (62.1%). Males consistently had a higher suicide rate than females, regardless of age. The suicide rate …

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