Surveillance for Violent Deaths: Puerto Rico 2017

Description:

This report summarizes data from the CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) on violent deaths that occurred in 34 states, four California counties, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in 2017. Results were reported by sex, age group, race/ethnicity, method of injury, type of location where the injury occurred, circumstances of the injury, and other selected characteristics.

Objective:

Analyze the data summarized in the report to identify the characteristics (sex, age group, race/ethnicity, method of injury, and circumstances) of violent deaths that occurred in Puerto Rico in 2017.

Main Variables
death certificates, forensic medical certificates, police reports, National Violent Death Reporting System
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Violent deaths that occurred in Puerto Rico in 2017
Product:
Surveillance for Violent Deaths: Puerto Rico 2017
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