Pediatric Traumatic Injury in Rural and Urban Areas of Wisconsin

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Authors

Kara J. Kallies · Medical College of Wisconsin

Kirsten Beyer · Medical College of Wisconsin

William J. Koehne · Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Carissa W. Tomas · Medical College of Wisconsin

Sergey Tarima · Medical College of Wisconsin

Marshall Beckman · Medical College of Wisconsin

Laura D. Cassidy

Abstract

Rural and urban MOI, injury locations, levels of trauma center differed. Tailored prevention strategies for rural and urban communities are needed, particularly in areas with higher injury rates. A community-engaged approach to prevention could reduce pediatric injuries.

Topics & Keywords

Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Gun Ownership and Violence Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Emergency Care

DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000003599

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