General injury

Office of Health Promotion and Prevention

Injury and violence affect everyone, regardless of age, race, or economic status. Most injuries and violence are preventable if you just take safety measures and follow common sense. Injuries in Utah resulted in 2,391 deaths and 214,247 emergency department visits in 2022. That equates to approximately 587 emergency department visits and 7 deaths per day on average.

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Injury and violence in Utah

Injuries and violence are a significant public health issue both nationally and in Utah. Learn more about the impact of injury and violence in Utah.
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Social determinants of health

Social determinants of health are conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect their quality of life.
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