WISQARS: CDC online resource for injury data

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recently announced that its tutorials on WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) make the database easier for researchers, healthcare personnel and other interested parties to navigate. Data are provided from a variety of trusted sources.

On the interactive site, you will find data on fatal and non-fatal injuries, violent deaths, leading causes of death and more. The WISQARS tutorial guides the user how to efficiently navigate the site to search, sort and view the information needed to create reports, maps, slides and more.

Analysis of data from specific topics help educate interested parties about public health and the economic burden of injuries in the United States.

Sandra Hoban

Sandra Hoban was on I Advance Senior Care / Long-Term Living’s editorial staff for 17 years. She is one of the country’s longest-serving senior care journalists. Before joining Long-Term Living, she was a member of the promotions department at Advanstar Communications. In addition to her editorial experience, Sandi has served past roles in print and broadcast advertising as a traffic and talent coordinator.