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. 1997 Oct;87(10):1703-5.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.87.10.1703.

Dog bite incidence in the city of Pittsburgh: a capture-recapture approach

Y F Chang  1 , J E McMahon, D L Hennon, R E LaPorte, J H Coben
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Dog bite incidence in the city of Pittsburgh: a capture-recapture approach

Y F Chang et al. Am J Public Health. 1997 Oct.

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to estimate the number of dog bite injuries occurring in the city of Pittsburgh in 1993.

Methods: The capture-recapture method was used, along with long-linear modeling. Three sources were used to identify victims hospital reports, animal control reports, and police/victim reports.

Results: In 1993, 790 dog bites were reported. The capture-recapture method estimated that there were 1388 unreported dog bites, with an estimated incidence rate of 58.9 per 10,000.

Conclusions: Dog bite is a common our preventable injury. To improve surveillance, the focus should be on educating the general public about the serious consequences of dog bite injuries.

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