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    Question ID:   8949         Current Version: 1
Question: What is an injury?
Category: Diseases & Conditions > Other
Keywords: injury, injure
Type: what
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An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, blows, burns, weapons and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car or walking across the street.

Common injuries include

  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and strains
Source: National Library of Medicine
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