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Throughout history, injury has been a major cause of premature death. In modern America, injury takes a high toll and is the leading killer of our children, teenagers, and young adults. Yearly, almost 150,000 Americans die because of injuries. Of these, nearly 19,000 are children and teenagers. In addition, eight to nine million individuals suffer disabling injuries, with more than 300,000 of them suffering permanent disabilities.
This Sourcebook provides health information about common injuries and trauma injuries in the U.S. Readers will learn essential information about injuries that occur at home, in the community, at work, and during transportation and recreation, as well as facts about emergency care. Injury prevention guidelines are included along with a glossary and a listing of additional resources.
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- PublisherOmnigraphics, Inc.
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 078080421X
- ISBN 13 9780780804210
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Edition number1
- Number of pages696
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