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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Health Agency of Canada
2019-12-01
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Series: | Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.24095/hpcdp.39.12.01 |