UMass Chan Affiliations
Department of Emergency MedicineDepartment of Surgery
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Book ChapterPublication Date
2009-01-01
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Injury is the leading cause of death for persons 1–44 years and the 4th leading cause of death overall. Regardless of whether intentional or unintentional, injury is both predictable and preventable.Source
Rogers D, Manno M, DeRoss A, Hirsh M (2009). Injury and Violence in The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2010, 18th edition. Frank Domino MD, editor, 2009, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, p 706-707.