West Virginia has the Highest Rate of Preventable Deaths
New Mexico is second on the list with 103.4 preventable deaths per 100,000 residents, across the U.S. there were 67.8 preventable deaths per 100,000 people.
West Virginia has been revealed to have the highest rate of preventable deaths, according to a new study.
Las Vegas Personal Injury Law Firm H&P Law have analyzed data from the CDC and National Center for Health Statistics to find the states with the highest rates of injury-related preventable deaths. The data included rates of choking, falls, motor vehicle, and poisoning and ranked states according to the rate per 100,000 population.
The findings showed that the U.S. national rate is 67.8 per 100,000 population, with poisoning being the largest contributor in nearly all states.
West Virginia tops the list, with a rate of 138.8 deaths per 100,000 population. Out of the four factors, the state had the highest rates of preventable deaths by falls and poisoning. One way of preventing a common type of poisoning – carbon monoxide inhalation- is to ensure that the house has proper ventilation where gas appliances are used.
New Mexico ranks second, with a death rate of 103.4 per 100,000 residents. New Mexico has one of the highest rates of motor vehicle deaths; to combat this, state government plans to implement education and enforcement plans to make roads and highways safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Tennessee is third, having a rate of 101.4 preventable deaths per 100,000 people. The data shows that Tennessee has one of the highest rates of choking-related deaths. These incidents mainly occur in young children, so parents should look for toys and games that do not include small, breakable parts.
Louisiana and Kentucky are next, with preventable death rates of 97.1 and 97.0 per 100,000 respectively. Louisiana is just behind New Mexico in motor vehicle death rates and the state has introduced campaigns such as ‘Click it or Ticket’ and ‘Put It Down’ to curb incidents. Kentucky, however, has the second-highest rate of poisoning-related deaths out of the rankings. The infrequent cold winters in the state could cause residents to purchase space heaters which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning with insufficient venting.
Preventable injury-related death rates per 100,000 population
Maine is sixth, with a rate of 93.7 preventable deaths per 100,000 residents. The 2020 census shows that Maine has a high percentage of its population over 65 years of age. This age group is susceptible to injuries and death from falls due to lower bone density and thinner skin.
South Carolina ranks seventh, with 90.6 deaths per 100,000 people. The state has the second-highest rate of motor vehicle-related deaths and state government has introduced the Rural Roads Safety Program. According to South Carolina’s department of transport, 6,812 (60%) of crashes on rural roads ended in death or serious injury.
Rounding out the list are Ohio, with 84.2 deaths per 100,000. Vermont, with a rate of 83.0 deaths per 100,000, and finally, Mississippi, with 82.1 deaths per 100,000.
The three states with the least preventable death rates are Utah, with 47.4 deaths per 100,000. Nebraska, with 45.7 deaths per 100,000, and finally, Hawaii, with 45.5 deaths per 100,000.
Matthew Pfau, partner at H&P Law commented on the findings:
“The study highlights the common dangers that many people might not realize pose a threat to life. While motor vehicle incidents are often talked about, and many states have put safety policies in place to help lower this number, the public might not think that a fall could be just as fatal.
“Surprisingly, poisoning has the highest death rates in most of the U.S., and this could be due to alcohol consumption, or ingesting chemicals found in household cleaning products. Another possible reason is carbon monoxide poisoning which 1,244 people died from in 2022 according to a CDC report.
“It is essential for people to be aware of all the possible dangers in their environment, and though it’s not possible to completely negate dangerous or potentially fatal situations, state and national government can invest in public safety information to lower these rates.”
Source: NSC analysis Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Multiple Cause of Death 1999-2021 on CDC WONDER Online Database, as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program.
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