Safety Quiz

In 2023, the U.S experienced 222,698 preventable deaths.

• True

• False

The top three leading causes of death in the United States are:

1. Heart Disease

2. Cancer

3. Preventable Injuries

• True

• False

In 2023, 20,400 individuals aged 65 and older died as a result of preventable falls and over 1.5 million were treated in emergency departments due to fall-related injuries.

• True

• False

The number of direct and indirect injuries resulting from weather events increased 124% in 2023.

• True

• False

In 2023, the state with the most preventable-injury-related deaths was West Virginia

• True

• False

The top 3 leading causes of preventable deaths and nonfatal injuries in the U.S. include:

Drowning

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Falls

• True

• False