Injury and Violence Prevention Unit
The Minnesota Department of Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Unit (IVPU) supports comprehensive programs that help reduce the risk of injury and violence. Its staff includes epidemiologists, research scientists, programmers, prevention specialists, and administrative support.
The mission of the IVPU is to strengthen Minnesota's communities in injury and violence prevention. The Unit:
- Collects and interprets data on injury and violence,
- Develops and evaluates prevention programs and policies, and
- Provides tools, technical assistance, and information to others.
Injury and Violence Prevention Fact Sheet (PDF: 58KB/2 pages)
Topics and Programs:
Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES)
Disability Health Project
Fire and Fall Prevention
Home Safety Checklist
Smoke Alarm Installation and Education
Trauma Data Bank
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
Firearm-related Injuries
Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Violence Prevention
Teen Dating Violence
Violence Against Women
Violence Prevention - General
Recent News and Publications
Leading Causes of Non Fatal ED Injury 2000-2009 (PDF: 48KB/1page)
Leading Causes Non Fatal Hospital Injury 2000-2009 (PDF: 58KB/1page)
Leading Causes of Death 2000 - 2009 (PDF: 37KB/1page)
Leading Causes of Injury Death 2000 - 2009 (PDF: 37KB/1page)
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