Accidents are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause among young adults.

According to an article by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, “The leading cause of death in people between the ages of 1 and 44 in the United States isn’t heart disease or cancer—it’s injury from falls, car accidents and other types of physical trauma.

While research has led to significant improvements in survival immediately after a traumatic injury, challenges remain. To help address them, scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health are focusing on understanding what happens to the body at many levels, from its molecules and cells to its tissues, organs and systems.”

Read the rest of the article here to learn about some of these amazing research findings.