Injury and Violence

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Title	Summary
Abuse and Neglect - Full brief	In 2021, 6,511 children and 3,163 adults were identified as victims of abuse/neglect in Tarrant County.
Drownings - Full brief	From 2016-2021, there were 182 fatal drownings among Tarrant County residents.
Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths - Full brief	From 2019 to 2021, there was a significant increase in the rate of firearm-related deaths among Tarrant County residents.
Human Trafficking - Full brief	From 2020-2022, over 750 patients were identified as possible human trafficking victims at JPS in Tarrant County.
Injury Mortality - Full brief	Deaths due to unintentional injuries (accidents) increased significantly in Tarrant County from 2019 to 2020.
Intimate Partner Violence - Full brief	There were 58 female IPV deaths in Tarrant County from 2016-2020.
Motor Vehicle Collisions - Full brief	Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant decline in motor vehicle collision deaths in Tarrant County.
Poisonings - Full brief	Poisoning mortality among Tarrant County residents is highest among males, non-Hispanic Whites, and those aged 45-64.
Suicide - Full brief	In 2020, suicide was the 11th leading cause of death among Tarrant County residents.
Teen Dating Violence - Full brief	A significantly higher percentage of female students reported sexual dating violence compared to male students in both Texas and the U.S.
Traumatic Brain Injuries - Full brief	TBI-related mortality in Tarrant County increased significantly from 2019 to 2020.
Fall-Related Injuries and Deaths - Full brief	Tarrant County had a significant increase in fall mortality rates from 2012 to 2021.