Violence claims the lives of many Americans. The elderly, women, and children are often targets of both physical and sexual assaults, which are frequently perpetrated by individuals they know. Poverty, intolerance, alcohol and other drugs, lack of education, and lack of employment opportunities are important risk factors for violence and must be addressed as part of any comprehensive solution to violence in New Hampshire. Effective strategies for reducing violence begin early in life, before violent attitudes and behaviors are witnessed and modeled. 15 US Baseline NA NH Target 2010 117.2 injuries Children and young adults are disproportionately affected by unintentional injuries.
Falls are a significant cause of non-fatal injury among children and adolescents.
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, cuts, being struck, bites, poisoning, and burns also contribute to unintentional injury requiring hospitalization.