Tag: Injuries
AAP: Incidence of Golf Cart Accidents 0.36/100,000 Patients
Among children, median patient age is 11 years and median hospital length of stay is two days
Cycling Crash Deaths Rising in the United States
Fatal crashes jumped 12 percent in 2015, according to government report
Frequency, Degree of Pubic Hair Grooming Linked to Injury Risk
Men and women who removed all their pubic hair 11 times during their life had increased risk for injury
Moderate, Vigorous Activity Not Tied to More Elderly Falls
Falls in older women with high levels of physical activity also not more injurious
Recreational Activity-Linked Facial Fractures Up in Seniors
From 2011 to 2015, 45.3 percent increase in annual incidence of facial fractures in older adults
Costs Associated With U.S. Adult Bicycle Crashes Steadily Rising
Researchers find bike crashes cost $24.4 billion a year
Cotton Swab-Related Ear Injuries Continue to Be Seen in the ER
An estimated 12,500 U.S. children are injured every year after misuse, researchers say
Children With Suspected Child Abuse Present to Hospital Late
Most arrive by nonambulance means, few at designated pediatric-capable major trauma center
Study Looks at ER Visits for Patients Injured by Police in U.S.
Substance abuse and mental illness common among those injured, researchers say
Higher Risk of Death From Injury Among Individuals With Autism
Leading causes of death attributed to injury include suffocation, asphyxiation, and drowning
