Trends in incidence of pediatric injury hospitalizations in Pennsylvania

D.R. Durbin, D.F. Schwarz, A.R. Localio and E.J. MacKenzie

American Journal of Public Health, 2000, vol. 90, issue 11, 1782-1784

Abstract: Objectives. This study analyzed short-term trends in pediatric injury hospitalizations. Methods. We used a population-based retrospective cohort design to study all children 15 years or younger who were admitted to all acute care hospitals in Pennsylvania with traumatic injuries between 1991 and 1995. Results. Injuries accounted for 9% of all acute hospitalizations for children. Between 1991 and 1995, admissions of children with minor injuries decreased by 29% (P

Date: 2000
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