American journal of public health
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Comparative Study
Patterns in US medical expenditures and utilization for injury, 1987.
This article is based on data released in 1991/93 from the 1987. National Medical Expenditure Survey. ⋯ Nonhospitalized medically treated injuries averaged $571 in medical spending per case, $181 per visit, and 3.2 visits per injury. The prevalence-based survey estimate of medical spending on injuries during 1987 is 10% lower than the incidence-based estimates of lifetime medical spending resulting from injuries in 1985.
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Comparative Study
Motorcycle helmet use and injury outcome and hospitalization costs from crashes in Washington State.
The incidence, type, severity, and costs of crash-related injuries requiring hospitalization or resulting in death were compared for helmeted and unhelmeted motorcyclists. ⋯ Helmet use is strongly associated with reduced probability and severity of injury, reduced economic impact, and a reduction in motorcyclist deaths.
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Comment Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Smoking cessation counseling during routine public prenatal care.
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Comment Letter
Trauma-related care among the uninsured in Massachusetts.
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Editorial Comment Review
Social determinants of health--socioeconomic status, social class, and ethnicity.