CHOKINGS

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National:

  • Choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional injury death in the U.S. (National Safety Council – Injury Facts. 2017)
  • 5,051 people died from choking in 2015 with 2.848 being 75 years of age and older. (National Safety Council – Injury Facts. 2017)
  • Among children treated in emergency rooms for non-fatal choking incidents, almost 60% were food-related. (SafeKids Worldwide)
  • Overall, 13% of cases involved swallowing coins and 19% involved candy or gum. (SafeKids Worldwide)

North Dakota:

  • There have been a total of 105 deaths due to choking from 2010-2014. (North Dakota Division of Vital Records. 2016)
  • In 2013, there were 21 choking related deaths, and in 2014 there were 30 choking related deaths including aspiration, inhalation or ingestion of food or other objects. (North Dakota Division of Vital Records. 2016)