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Injury Mortality and Socioeconomic Development: An Exploratory Analysis
Department of Family Practice, University of California Davis, 2221 Stockton Blvd., Room 2111, Sacramento, California 95817, USA
Injury mortality is commonly viewed as a disease of developmenta viewpoint which may well be incorrect. This exploratory study found no relationship between reported injury mortality rates and per capita gross national product for 46 developing and industrialized countries; the highest rates reported were all from developing or transitional nations. Greater attention should be given to injuries as a cause of death and disability in developing countries.
Received 1 January 1986