Injuries of Undetermined Intent

  • The rate of deaths due to injuries of undetermined intent has increased from a low of 0.9 per 100,000 New Yorkers in 1995 and 1998 to a high of 2.0 deaths per 100,000 New Yorkers in 2005 and 2006.
  • The rate of hospitalizations due to injuries of undetermined intent has increased from a low of 11.0 per 100,000 New Yorkers in 1998 and 1999 to a high of 22.0 hospitalizations per 100,000 New Yorkers in 2006.
  • The rate of outpatient Emergency Department (ED) visits due to injuries of undetermined intent increased from 47.1 ED visits per 100,000 New Yorkers in 2005 to 58.7 ED visits per 100,000 New Yorkers in 2006.

Specific Statistics for Injuries of Undetermined Intent

For Direct Inquiries Contact:

  • New York State Department of Health
    Bureau of Injury Prevention
    Riverview Center
    150 Broadway, 3rd Floor West
    Albany, New York 12204-0677
    PHONE: (518) 473-1143
    FAX: (518) 474-3067
    E-MAIL: injury@health.state.ny.us