Dog bites and accidents in children

The incidence of dog bites injuries among children aged 0 to 15 years seen at CSE D. Pedro I health center in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, in the period of 1993 to 1997, was studied. The results show that there is a need to develop and implement educational and preventive programs about the risks and sev...

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Published in:Revista de saúde pública 2000-08, Vol.34 (4)
Main Authors: Del Ciampo, LA, Ricco, R G, de Almeida, CAN, Bonilha, LRCM, dos Santos, TCC
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
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bites
Brazil
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Summary:The incidence of dog bites injuries among children aged 0 to 15 years seen at CSE D. Pedro I health center in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, in the period of 1993 to 1997, was studied. The results show that there is a need to develop and implement educational and preventive programs about the risks and severity of accidents occurred while in contact with dogs.
ISSN:0034-8910
DOI:10.1590/S0034-89102000000400016