Pattern of fatal unintentional injuries in an urban setting in a developing nation
Background: Epidemiologic survey in most countries show a shift from infectious disease to noncommunicable diseases and injuries as major causes of death. Fatal nonintentional injuries constitute a significant but preventable cause of death in sub-Sahara Africa. Objective: The objective of this stud...
Main Authors: | Obiora Jude Uchendu, Nkadi Francis Nwachokor, Eseroghene Arthur Ijomone |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Sahel Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2020;volume=23;issue=3;spage=179;epage=183;aulast=Uchendu |
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