The rural–urban gap: differences in injury characteristics

Background: Injuries are among the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada. However, the types and rates of injuries vary between rural versus urban settings. Injury rates increase with rurality, particularly those related to motor vehicle collisions. Factors such as type of work, hazardous environ...

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Main Authors: Felix Bang, Steven McFaull, James Cheesman, Minh T. Do
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2019-12-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.39.12.01