Pediatric injuries attributable to falls from windows in the United States in 1990-2008.


Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first study to investigate window fall-related injuries treated in US hospital EDs by using a nationally representative sample.

These injuries are an important pediatric public health problem, and increased prevention efforts are needed, including development and evaluation of innovative prevention programs.


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Publication date

2012-02-22


Journal

Pediatrics
Pediatrics (1098-4275)



Language

Eng.


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Pediatrics

Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43205, USA.


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Pediatrics. 2011 Sep;128(3):455-62



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