Cleveland Department of Public Health Logo

Header Image

Injury Prevention

Injury is a serious public health problem because of its impact on the health of Americans, including premature death, disability, and the burden on our health care system.

Like diseases, injuries are preventable—they do not occur at random. Public health efforts to prevent injuries have been highly successful.

For example, 240,000 lives were saved between 1966 and 1990 because of improved motor vehicle and highway design, increased use of safety belts and motorcycle helmets, and enforcement of laws regarding drinking and driving and speeding. Similar results are possible with other types of injuries.

Learn more about intentional injuries and unintentional injuries Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Injury Center. 

 

Useful Links

 

Neighborhood

 

Need Our Support?

Hand 58px wide CDPH supports the community and is available for free trainings, health screenings services, and program materials. Community Events 

Health Tool

 

Healthcare 411

Search for the "411" on any health topic that interests you - and listen to the newscasts through your computer or download them to a portable player.

Get the Healthcare 411  

Search

A-Z Search

Most Requested Information

Health

 

In The Spotlight

Syphillis Outbreak in Cuyahoga County

City, county and state public health officials react quickly to a rapid increase in syphilis in Cuyahoga County.

Read the report and action plan

ACE Symposium

Learn about how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact can impact health in adulthood.  The day-long ACE Symposium will be held July 24. 

Download the flyer

Putting Moms First

A new TV campaign promotes the MomsFirst program, which provides support for pregnant women and teens.

View the commercial

 
photoCopyright © 2007 City of Cleveland
Department of Public Health.
All rights reserved.
1925 St. Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114
Main
(216) 664-2324
Fax
(216) 664-2197