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Pediatric emergency care · Jul 2024
Obesity as a Risk Factor for Adverse Outcomes After Pedestrian Trauma Accidents in the Pediatric Population.
The aim of the study is to determine whether overweight or obese children are at an increased risk for injury and adverse outcomes following pedestrian motor vehicle accidents. ⋯ Obese and overweight children are at increased risk for higher injury severity scores, severe abdominal injuries, and ICU admission after pedestrian motor vehicle accidents.