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This impact is common to both areas with developed economies and those whose economies are developing. Injuries also represent a significant burden from the standpoint of costs. The total lifetime cost of injury to the United States in 1988 was estimated at $180 billion. These include costs for medical treatment, as well as the costs associated with lost productivity and premature mortality.