Non-fatal transportation injuries among women: Differences in injury patterns and severity by age
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A study that was conducted to measure the effect of non-fatal transportation-related injury among women the United States is presented. The findings show that women ages 75-84 years had the highest proportion of internal injuries while those 85 and older had the lowest injuries.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2005
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The injury problem among older adults: mortality, morbidity and costs
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A report on the causes and health problems caused by injuries among older adults is presented. The cost of public health in such incidents is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2006
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Motor-vehicle boarding and alighting injury - how large a problem?
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The severity of injuries caused when entering and exiting privately owned motor vehicles in the United States is examined.
Publication Name: Journal of Safety Research
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0022-4375
Year: 2006
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