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Description - Figure 11 - Injury Pyramid

Pyramid showing escalation of injuries through levels.
Level 1: Injuries that do not receive attention in a health institution; Level 2: Injuries resulting in primary care treatment; Level 3: Injuries requiring emergency treatment; Level 4: Injuries requiring hospitalization or that result in disability; Level 5: Fatal injuries.