Economic Conditions May Contribute to Increased Violence toward Children: A Nationwide Population-Based Analysis of Pediatric Injuries in Taiwanese Emergency Departments

Economic Conditions May Contribute to Increased Violence toward Children: A Nationwide Population-Based Analysis of Pediatric Injuries in Taiwanese Emergency Departments

Childhood injuries are unfortunately common. Analysis procedures may assist professionals who work with children with developing preventive measures for protecting children’s wellness. This study explores the causes of pediatric injuries presenting to an emergency department in Taiwan. This nationwi...

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Main Authors: Yueh-Ping Liu, Ren-Jun Hsu, Mei-Hwan Wu, Chun-Chih Peng, Shu-Ting Chang, Wei-Te Lei, Tzu-Lin Yeh, Jui-Ming Liu, Chien-Yu Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
pediatric injuries
unintentional injuries
National Health Insurance Research Database
NHIRD
emergency department
financial crisis
public health
economics
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/2/182

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