The Injury & Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is a part of the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. IVPP monitors the occurrence of intentional and unintentional injuries among the residents of Los Angeles County and implements prevention programs to reduce morbidity and mortality due to injuries. The goal of the program is to reduce the leading causes of injury related death and disability for the Los Angeles County population.

Impact of Suicide in Los Angeles County, 2013

Suicide rates in Los Angeles County indicate
a serious and significant public health issue.

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New Rapid Health Impact Assessment Report

The report, Potential Costs and Health Benefits of Parks After Dark: A Rapid Health Impact Assessment, examines the potential impacts of Parks After Dark on safety, physical activity, and cross-sector collaboration. Continuation and expansion of Parks After Dark would have positive impacts on the health and wellbeing of residents who live in areas disproportionately impacted by violence, obesity, and economic hardship.

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Parks After Dark Preventing Violence While Promoting Healthy, Active Living                         

Want to learn more about how parks can have a pivotal role in addressing violence prevention while at the same time combating obesity? Click here to find out more about the innovative program, Parks After Dark.

Concussions: How sports-related injuries are impacting our youth in Los Angeles County (May 2014)

This report provides information on Los Angeles County residents who were treated for a concussion either as a patient in the hospital or in an emergency department. Click here to learn more about sports-related concussion injuries.