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

• Principais autores: Bellis Mark A (Autor), Murphy Karen (Autor), Mason Jenny (Autor), Robinson Mark (Autor), Jarman Ian (Autor), Wyke Sacha (Autor), Beynon Caryl (Autor), Perkins Clare (Autor)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...