QuickStats: Percentage Distribution of Injuries, by Place of Occurrence, Among Males and Females -- National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2004-2007
During 2004--2007, an average of 33.5 million injuries were reported each year. Among females, 54% of injuries occurred inside or outside of the home, compared with 42% of injuries among males. Injuries among males were more likely to occur in recreation areas (17%) and commercial areas (13%) than injuries among females.
