Analysis of the spatial distribution of road accidents attended by the Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU-192) in a municipality of northeastern Brazil

Analysis of the spatial distribution of road accidents attended by the Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU-192) in a municipality of northeastern Brazil

This study describes the epidemiological characteristics of road accident victims attended by the Brazilian Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU-192) and located in the areas of highest accident density in the municipality of Olinda, (Pernambuco, Brazil). Kernel density estimation was used to detect spati...

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Main Authors: Cristine Viera do Bonfim, Aline Galdino Soares da Silva, Weinar Maria de Araújo, Carmela Alencar, Betise Mery Alencar Furtado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Salud Colectiva, Universidad Nacional de Lanús 2018-04-01
Series:Salud Colectiva
Subjects:
Traffic, Accidents
Emergency Medical Services
Spatial Analysis
Brazil
Online Access:http://revistas.unla.edu.ar/saludcolectiva/article/view/1211

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