Maine Injury Prevention Program (MIPP):
- Injury is the leading cause of death among our youngest citizens, accounting for approximately 30% of all years of life lost before age 65.
- It surpasses all major diseases as a cause of prematurely lost years of life, exceeding losses from heart disease, cancer, and stroke combined.
- Injuries and injury related deaths, both unintentional and intentional, account for millions of dollars of health care costs and immeasurable pain, suffering and diminished quality of life.
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Implementation of effective injury prevention initiatives:
- Saves lives,
- Prevents injury-related disabilities, and
- Decreases health care and associated costs.
Increasing awareness that most serious injuries are predictable and preventable is a significant challenge for injury prevention practitioners.
The MIPP is supported through:
- Maternal and Child Health Block Grant;
- Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant;
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through
the Bureau of Highway Safety;
- State legislative appropriations;
- Governor's Children's Cabinet.
