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Increasing trauma deaths in the United States
Peter Rhee1, Bellal Joseph, Viraj Pandit
1From the Division of Trauma, Burns, Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson.
Annals of Surgery
|March 22, 2014
Summary
Trauma deaths are rising, especially in older adults, while cancer and heart disease deaths decline. Policymakers must address trauma
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Gerontology
Background:
- The United States population is aging due to medical advancements.
- Shifts in leading causes of death are not yet fully recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an aging population on trauma mortality.
- To compare trauma mortality trends with cancer and heart disease mortality in the US.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (2000-2010).
- Defined trauma deaths to include unintentional injuries, suicides, and homicides.
Main Results:
- Trauma deaths increased by 22.8% from 2000-2010, outpacing population growth.
- Trauma mortality rates decreased in those under 25 but increased significantly in those 25 and older.
- Cancer and heart disease death rates declined during the same period.
- The largest increases in trauma deaths were observed in individuals in their 50s and 60s.
- In 2010, trauma was the leading cause of death for individuals 46 years and younger.
Conclusions:
- Trauma has become the leading cause of death for individuals up to age 46.
- Baby boomers experienced the most significant increases in trauma deaths.
- Increased resource allocation for trauma prevention and care is crucial for the aging US population.
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