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Injury Facts Introduction

Injury Facts Introduction

Injuries are a leading cause of death for Americans of all ages, regardless of gender, race or economic status. But injury deaths are only part of the picture. Millions of Americans are injured each year and survive. For many of them, the injury causes temporary pain and inconvenience, but for some, the injury leads to disability, chronic pain, and a profound change in lifestyle.

The cost of injuries:

In 1988, the costs of injury were estimated at $182 billion. Inflated to 1995 dollars, costs approach $260 billion.

Treatment of injuries and their long-term effects account for 12% of medical care spending, totaling $69 billion (in 1993 dollars).

Federal, state, and local government funds cover 28% of medical expenditures for injury. Private sources cover the remaining 72%.

In 1985, the federal government paid $8.9 billion for medical care of injured persons, mainly through Medicare and Medicaid. It also paid $14.2 billion in disability and survivor benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and the Veterans Administration.

The federal government pays about $12.6 billion each year in injury-related medical costs.

An injury affects more than just the person injured—it affects everyone who is involved in the injured person’s life. With a fatal injury, family, friends, coworkers, employers, and other members of the injured person’s community feel the loss. In addition to experiencing grief, they may experience a loss of income or the loss of a primary caregiver, as well.

With a nonfatal injury, family members are often called upon to care for the injured person, which can result in stress, time away from work, and possibly lost income. They may also experience a change in their relationship with the injured person and with others in the family. For instance, if a wife and mother is seriously injured, her spouse may find himself in the role of primary caregiver—not only for his wife, but also for his children. Friends of the injured person may be called upon to help out and, like family members, may experience a change in their relationship with the injured person. The injured person’s employer may struggle with the temporary or permanent loss of a valued employee. Others in the community— volunteer groups, religious organizations, neighbors—may also feel the effects of the injury.

Society at large is also profoundly affected by injuries. The financial cost of injuries is estimated at more than $224 billion each year. These costs include direct medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages and lost productivity. The federal government pays about $12.6 billion each year in injury-related medical costs and about $18.4 billion in death and disability benefits. Insurance companies and other private sources pay about $161 billion.
This information came from a CDC online article.

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