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Intentional Injuries

Violence is a serious public health problem that affects people in all stages of life. Violence is defined by the World Health Organization as, “The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.” Using the public health approach, KIPRC researchers are committed to preventing intentional injuries (violence-related injuries) occurring in Kentucky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds several surveillance system projects which allow researchers to define and monitor the problem, identify risk factors that lead to violence and identify factors that protect communities, families and individuals from violence. With this understanding the most effective strategies can be implemented.

KY AVERT is a surveillance system with the goal of increasing the timeliness and availability of morbidity data for all firearm injuries regardless of intent, violence-related injuries (including firearm, sexual, interpersonal, youth, intimate partner, intentional self-directed, child abuse, etc.), and mental health-related conditions.

Violence is a serious public health problem that affects people in all stages of life. Violence is defined by the World Health Organization as, “The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.” Using the public health approach, KIPRC researchers are committed to preventing intentional injuries (violence-related injuries) occurring in Kentucky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds several surveillance system projects which allow researchers to define and monitor the problem, identify risk factors that lead to violence and identify factors that protect communities, families and individuals from violence. With this understanding the most effective strategies can be implemented.

The Kentucky Violent Death Reporting System (KYVDRS) tracks trends and patterns and identifies vulnerable populations. Of notable concern are combat veterans with not only the outcome of suicide but also suicidal ideation and behaviors.

Intentional InjuriesRecent Reports

The Kentucky Resident Behavioral Health Indicators Report, 2016–2021 incorporates data about suicide, nonfatal intentional self-harm, and mental and behavioral disorders for both Kentucky resident youth under 18 and adults. Additionally, it includes information about substance abuse and nonfatal drug overdose among adults. Data are provided by year and demographic characteristics including race,…

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