The cost of emergency hospital admissions for falls on snow and ice in England during winter 2009/10: a cross sectional analysis

• Main Authors: Bellis Mark A (Author), Murphy Karen (Author), Mason Jenny (Author), Robinson Mark (Author), Jarman Ian (Author), Wyke Sacha (Author), Beynon Caryl (Author), Perkins Clare (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the UK, the 2009/10 winter was characterised by sustained low temperatures; grit stocks became depleted and surfaces left untreated. We describe the relationship between temperature and emergency hospital admissions for falls on s...