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Injuries in children and adolescents seen during 2006 at the emergency department of the National District Hospital, Bloemfontein

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 53 , issue 1 , 2011 , pages: 77–82

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2011.10874064

Author(s): PH Monese Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, , EAM Prinsloo Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, , FC Van Rooyen Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences,

Keywords: injuries , children , adolescents , prevalence , prevention

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Abstract

Background: Most children and adolescents recover fully from injuries. However, permanent disabilities may occur. The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence and profile of injuries in children and adolescents five to 19 years of age seen at the emergency department of the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein.

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