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RESULTS: The age specific rates follow a J shaped distribution, with high rates in the first year of life followed by a decline to the lowest rate, among 5-9 year olds, a marginally higher rate among 10-14 year olds, and a dramatic rise among those in the 15-19 age group. The specific causes of death vary considerably by age group. NZ's overall rate of child and adolescent injury is not substantially different from that of the USA, but marked differences are apparent when examining cause specific rates. CONCLUSIONS: In terms of the theoretical potential to reduce the total injury mortality rate, priority must be given to 15-19 year olds who account for 61% of all NZ injury deaths. Priorities for this age group are: motor vehicle traffic crashes (especially those involving occupants and motorcyclists), and suicide. Among the children, priorities are: pedestrian and occupant deaths, and drownings. 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