Injuries are the second leading cause of early death to DeKalb County residents aged 1-64. Health Promotion and Prevention Unit identifies the leading causes of injury and injury-related death to persons of all ages. Two coalitions, Safe Kids of DeKalb and Safe Communities of DeKalb, work to develop and implement prevention programs to reduce injuries and injury-related death.

Injuries can be categorized as unintentional (accidental) or intentional (deliberate). Unintentional injuries include those from motor vehicle crashes, falls, fire/smoke, poisoning and drowning.  Intentional injuries include homicide, suicide and assault (violence against others).

Helpful Links

• Frequently Asked Questions Child Passenger Safety and Child Safety seats
• Child Passenger Safety Survey Georgia’s Child Passenger Safety Law
• Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Safe Kids Worldwide
• DeKalb County Police
• CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
• Fire Protection Agency
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Georgia Poison Center