Spinal Cord Injury in Mississippi

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Authors

Joseph Surkin · Mississippi State Department of Health

Abstract

Mississippi's spinal cord injury incidence rates are substantially higher than rates reported for other states except Alaska. The surveillance system was found to be very complete. Prevention efforts should focus on increasing safety belt usage, increasing alcohol awareness, and reducing violence.

Topics & Keywords

Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Emergency and Acute Care Studies Trauma and Emergency Care Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 25, Issue 6, pp. 716-721

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-200003150-00011

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