Table 1.
Injury Incidence Characterized by Demographics
| Category | NEISS Cases | National Estimate | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 554 | 20,945 | 66.88% |
| Female | 291 | 10,373 | 33.12% |
| Age | |||
| High school (14-18 yr) | 394 | 14,275 | 45.58% |
| College (19-23 yr) | 451 | 17,043 | 54.42% |
| Race | |||
| White | 365 | 15,953 | 50.94% |
| Black/African American | 64 | 1,697 | 5.42% |
| Other | 22 | 904 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 13 | 408 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 11 | 382 | 1.22% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2 | 21 | 0.07% |
| Not specified | 368 | 11,953 | 38.17% |
NOTE. “Not specified” indicates no recorded race variable for patient case in NEISS database.
NEISS, National Electronic Injury Surveillance System.