Unintentional injury is one of the main causes of death and emergency hospital admissions in children aged under 15.

In 2008 approximately 1 in 16 deaths were due to an unintentional injury. This is similar to the rate during five years spanning 2003-2007.

Information for children focuses on four main age groups where the type of injury reflects the child's state of development, changing perception of danger, types of activity and levels of responsibility. Approximately 1 in 7 emergency hospital admissions in children is as a result of an unintentional injury.

Information for children is broken down by the following types of analyses.

Age and sex breakdown
NHS Board and CHPs 
Deprivation   
Road Traffic Accidents 
Top 10 diagnoses
Home injuries