JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Although various fall-induced injuries and deaths among older adults are increasing, little is known about the epidemiology of these events. ⋯ In a well-defined white population, the number of older persons with fall-induced injuries is increasing at a rate that cannot be explained simply by demographic changes. Preventive measures should be adopted to control the increasing burden of these injuries. Fortunately, the age-adjusted incidence of the fall-induced deaths shows no increasing trend over time.
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Comparative Study
Tourism and hotel revenues before and after passage of smoke-free restaurant ordinances.
Claims that ordinances requiring smoke-free restaurants will adversely affect tourism have been used to argue against passing such ordinances. Data exist regarding the validity of these claims. ⋯ Smoke-free ordinances do not appear to adversely affect, and may increase, tourist business.