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Dog Bite Statistics

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65 million dogs are currently in the United States (American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2003-2004 National Pet Owners Survey, cited by The Humane Society of the United States, U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics.)

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, dog bites effect nearly 2% of the nation's population every year (nearly 5 million people). Sacks JJ, Kresnow M, Houston B. Dog bites: how big a problem? Injury Prev 1996;2:52-4.)

Every year, nearly 800,000 dog bites required the treatment of a medical professional. (Weiss HB, Friedman D, Coben JH. Incidence of dog bite injuries treated in emergency departments. JAMA 1998;279:51-53.)

In the United States, an individual has a 2% change of being bitten by a dog every year (CDC).

On average, 17 people die from dog bites every year in this country, most of whom are children.

According to a report by Merritt Clifton, editor of Animal People, the following dog breeds account for 74% of all dog bite injuries: pit bulls, rottwilers, and presa canarios.

Every year, dog attacks account for more than $1 billion in monetary damages. ("Take the bite out of man's best friend." State Farm Times, 1998;3(5):2.)

61% of dog attacks occur at home or near a familiar place.

77% of attacking dogs belong to the victim's family or to a friend.

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