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. 1985 Feb;32(1):31-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34754-x.

Injuries to adolescents and young adults

J L Bass, S S Gallagher, K A Mehta

Injuries to adolescents and young adults

J L Bass et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1985 Feb.

Abstract

Death rates in adolescents are on the rise--the only age group for which this is true. Unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide account for 80 per cent of all deaths in this group. The authors summarize the available morbidity and mortality data.

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