The most dangerous place, despite the wars of the 20th century, remains the home due to domestic accidents. In 1990, in the United States, accidents due to falls were 5 per 100,000 people per year (0.005%/year). There were 18 in 1946 (0.018%/year). Fire accidents were 2 (0.002%/year). There were 5 in 1946. Drowning accidents have similar numbers. (Both were 10 at the beginning of the 20th century, 0.010%/year).
