The regional differences in prevalence, medical expenditures and risk factors for injury in Taiwanese teenagers

• Main Authors: Lin Yu-Hsuan (Author), Hsu Chih-Cheng (Author), Shih Shu-Fang (Author), Chang Hsing-Yi (Author), Chen Huei-Yang (Author), Shih Yaw-Tang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Injury is the leading cause of death in teenagers worldwide. In Taiwan, people in mountainous areas have a 4 to 8 years shorter life span than the general population. Injury among teenagers is likely a major cause. The objective of t...