11/18/2025
❗️National Injury Prevention Day❗️
Today, we’re recognizing how common and impactful preventable injuries are across all ages and environments.
Falls:
▶Millions of adults 65+ experience falls each year, and many result in medical treatment or long-term mobility changes.
▶Falls remain a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults.
Workplace Injuries:
▶In 2023, private industry employers in the U.S. reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses.
▶Musculoskeletal injuries like strains, sprains, and back pain make up a significant portion of these, with nearly 976,090 Musculoskeletal Disorder cases in recent years.
Sports & Activity-Based Injuries:
▶Around 8.6 million sports- and recreation-related injury episodes are estimated annually among people ages 5 and older.
▶For young people, more than 3.5 million children and teens are injured each year playing organized or recreational sports.
Why Today Matters:
Injury prevention isn’t about fear - it’s about awareness, proactive habits, and creating environments where people can move, work, and play with confidence and longevity.
