2022 National Injury Prevention Day

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to U.S. children from 1 to 18 years old. Every day, 20 children die nationwide from preventable injuries, resulting in more deaths than all other diseases combined. In fact, injury is the leading cause of death for people through 44 years of age.

On Friday, November 18, 2022, the country’s leading injury and violence prevention organizations and health professionals are joining forces for the third annual “National Injury Prevention Day.”

Take part in the national #BeInjuryFree Twitter Chat hosted by Injury Free Coalition for Kids at 1 p.m. EST on Nov. 18. To get prepared for a successful chat, access promotional tools, participation tips, and the scheduled questions here.

Join Dr. Christopher Jones, Acting Director for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), and other national partners for the "Unifying Voices" kick-off webinar Nov. 18 from 10-11 a.m. EST. Learn about NIPD and the importance of your voice.

And then when the sun goes down on the 18th, hospitals, landmarks, businesses, monuments, neighborhoods, and government offices are being asked to shine a green light to raise awareness about the need the need for change.