Injury Prevention

Injury is the leading cause of death for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people ages 1 to 54. Compared to other ethnicities, AI/ANs have the highest injury-related deaths from motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian events, and suicide. Like chronic and infectious disease, injuries can be prevented. These resources address intentional and unintentional injuries that affect AI/AN communities at the highest rates.

Motor Vehicle Safety

• Tribal Road Safety: Get the Facts
• Native American Road Safety

Suicide Prevention

• Preventing Suicide
• Racial and Gender Disparities in Suicide Among Young Adults Aged 18–24 [PDF-436KB]
• Indian Health Service: Suicide Prevention
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Suicide Prevention