Injuries in Iowa

Injuries are a leading cause of death in Iowa. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for Iowans ages 1-34 and it is the 5th leading cause of death for all Iowans. IDPH strives to address the burden of injury on the public health by disseminating information about injury deaths and hospitalizations and promoting programs directed at preventing both intentional and unintentional injuries.

Watch this space as we expand injury-related data available on the portal.