Epidemiologists measure traumatic injuries using various metrics:
Incidence rate: The number of new cases per population at risk in a given time period. Prevalence: The total number of cases, both new and pre-existing, in a given population at a specific time. Mortality rate: The rate of death due to injuries in a population. Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs): A composite measure that accounts for years of life lost and years lived with disability.
