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Injuries have been among the top killers in Hong Kong for half a century

In Hong Kong, injuries have remained one of the leading causes of death, for all age groups, since the 1960s. Between 2014 and 2023, injuries accounted for 1,697 to 2,377 registered deaths annually.

 

Number of registered deaths caused by injuries in Hong Kong, 2014-2023

In Hong Kong, injuries have remained one of the leading causes of death, for all age groups, since the 1960s. Between 2014 and 2023, injuries accounted for 1,697 to 2,377 registered deaths annually.
Sources: Department of Health, Census and Statistics Department