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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > society and health > National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control  

Definition

  • The mission of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is to remove injuries as the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 30 and as one of the top 10 killers for Americans of all ages. NCIPC operates under the auspices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is located at 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-Q3MX77L1-L

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