The purpose of this preliminary report is to demonstrate the importance of capturing risk factors and circumstances associated with a child’s death beyond what is recorded on a death certificate.
This report seeks to describe the large burden that preventable injuries from falls place on individuals, families, and communities throughout Wisconsin.
2006 and 2011 Burden of Injury in Wisconsin Reports
The Burden of Suicide in Wisconsin Report provides detailed information about suicidal behavior, including completed suicides and attempts.
The Injury Research Center partners with community-based coalition to reduce underage drinking and its consequences in La Crosse County.
Collaborative effort of the Injury Research Center and Kenosha County Division of Health increases education and awareness to prevent suicide.
Child Death Review Teams, with assistance from the Injury Research Center, use meaningful data to inform prevention measures.
Funding from the Injury Research Center supports efforts to identify PTSD in traumatically injured patients and the development of a new screening instrument.