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Injury severity is an important issue in injury monitoring, as
the spectrum of injuries is quite broad. The classic injury
pyramid is shown here. Most injuries are relatively minor and
can be treated in the home without any medical attention. More
severe injuries are fewer in number, but will require medical
attention by a professional. Hospitalization from injuries is
less common, and fatalities from injuries (in absolute numbers)
are fewer still. Events which result in death are considerably
more severe, but occur less frequently.
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