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. 1992 May-Jun;18(3):235-9.

Childhood injuries: an epidemiologic approach

N E Jones
  • PMID: 1625952

Childhood injuries: an epidemiologic approach

N E Jones. Pediatr Nurs. 1992 May-Jun.

Abstract

Injuries are the leading cause of childhood death and disability in the United States today. However, injuries can be studied, their magnitude described, and risk factors identified. Furthermore, many injuries can be prevented and controlled with available knowledge and technology.

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