Arizona Emergency Medical Services for Children Strategic Plan Executive Summary Childhood injuries and critical illnesses requiring emergency medical services occur many times every day throughout Arizona. Injury is the leading cause of death among children one year of age and older both nationwide and in Arizona and is among the five leading causes of death among infants under one year of age.
Injury accounts for more premature child deaths than all major diseases combines.
The rate of child deaths due to injury in Arizona exceeds that of the United States. There are many serious injuries that do not result in death. Many more were treated at the scene of in a health care facility and released. The plan is the result of a significant collaborative effort by over 75 persons representing agencies and organizations concerned with the health, safety, and welfare of Arizona's children. Develop a State-level EMSC resource center.