The cost of emergency hospital admissions for falls on snow and ice in England during winter 2009/10: a cross sectional analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the UK, the 2009/10 winter was characterised by sustained low temperatures; grit stocks became depleted and surfaces left untreated. We describe the relationship between temperature and emergency hospital admissions for falls on s...

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Main Authors: Bellis Mark A, Murphy Karen, Mason Jenny, Robinson Mark, Jarman Ian, Wyke Sacha, Beynon Caryl, Perkins Clare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Environmental Health
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/10/1/60