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 2009 and 2018, injuries accounted for 1,567 to 1,993 registered deaths annually.
| Number of registered deaths caused by injuries in Hong Kong, 2009-2018 | |
|---|---|
| Year | Number of registered deaths |
| 2009 | 1,938 |
| 2010 | 1,864 |
| 2011 | 1,567 |
| 2012 | 1,655 |
| 2013 | 1,860 |
| 2014 | 1,834 |
| 2015 | 1,993 |
| 2016 | 1,813 |
| 2017 | 1,697 |
| 2018 | 1,871 |
| Sources: Department of Health, Census and Statistics Department | |