National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

About the CDC Injury Center AT A GLANCE - Injury is the leading cause of death among people ages 1–44. - In the first half of life, more Americans die from injuries and violence—such as overdose, suicide, motor vehicle crashes, and homicide—than from any other cause. - The CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (the Injury Center) works to protect Americans from injury and violence. What we doL Since 1993, the Injury Center has established itself as a leader in protecting Americans from injury and violence. Our mission is to prevent injury, overdose, suicide, and violence across the lifespan through science and action. We work proactively with our partners to track trends, conduct research, raise awareness, and implement prevention programs. Over the past 32 years, the Injury Center has continually evolved and adapted to address the most pressing public health challenges—from suicide and overdose to child abuse and community violence, with a focus on groups of people who are disproportionately at risk. We build partnerships, spearhead research, and implement programs to prevent injury and improve public health. The Injury Center commits more than 80% of its annual budget to partners outside the federal government like states, localities, tribes, and non-profit organizations. This funding supports critical prevention efforts in communities across the country.