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How and why we prioritize these urgent, related, and preventable public health challenges.
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Learn about CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, known as the Injury Center.
Economics of Injury and Violence Prevention
Health economics can help compare the costs and consequences of injuries and prevention strategies.
The Injury Center conducts and funds research to prevent accidental and violence-related injuries.
Health topics
Preventing drug overdose and reducing substance use-related harms is a CDC priority.
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This page explains how everyone can help prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
* [Suicide Prevention](</suicide/index.html>)
Learn about suicide and suicide prevention.
* [About Community Violence](</community-violence/about/index.html>)
This page defines community violence, the scope of the problem, and what CDC is doing to prevent it.
* [Cannabis Facts and Stats](</cannabis/data-research/facts-stats/index.html>)
Key facts and resources about the prevalence and trends surrounding cannabis.
* [Preventing Drowning](</drowning/prevention/index.html>)
Drowning is a major public health issue that can be prevented.
* [Essentials for Parenting Teens](</parenting-teens/about/index.html>)
A free online resource for parents and caregivers of 11 to 17-year-olds.
* [Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers](</parenting-toddlers/about/index.html>)
A free online resource for parents and caregivers of children between the ages of two and four.
* [About Injury Prevention in AI/AN Communities](</injury-tribal/about/index.html>)
Explore how CDC supports native communities to prevent injuries.
* [Preventing Firearm Injury and Death](</firearm-violence/prevention/index.html>)
This page explains prevention strategies for firearm injuries and death.
* [Preventing Youth Violence](</youth-violence/prevention/index.html>)
This page details strategies for preventing youth violence.
* [Transportation Safety](</transportation-safety/index.html>)
Learn about transportation safety for drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
* [Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion](</traumatic-brain-injury/index.html>)
Learn about traumatic brain injury and concussion.
* [Violence Prevention](</violence-prevention/index.html>)
This page features all of CDC’s violence prevention-related information.
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Funded Programs and Activities
CDC funds programs to protect youth, prevent urgent threats, and promote healthy relationships.
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Data, Statistics, and Reporting
How we use data to understand when and why violence and injuries occur and how to prevent them.
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The Injury Center conducts research to prevent injuries and violence and reduce their consequences.
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