October 5, 2006 -- The incidence and costs of injury are a major burden on society. According to a recent study, more than 50 million Americans experienced a medically treated injury in 2000. That translates into 20 injuries per 100 males or 1 person in 5, and 17 per 100 females or 1 in six. In 2000, injuries resulted in lifetime costs of $406 billion. We look at the trends for injuries and at the kinds of companies that are likely to benefit...
