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Alcohol use

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Characteristics Of Patients Admitted With Alcohol Related Traumatic Injuries, Jessica Wolf Jan 2011

Characteristics Of Patients Admitted With Alcohol Related Traumatic Injuries, Jessica Wolf

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Alcohol use is well recognized as a contributor to traumatic injury. The purpose of this review was to describe the demographics of patients admitted to a regional trauma center with alcohol related traumatic injuries in order to improve service to this population and provide injury prevention programs directed towards this population.

Research Question: What are the characteristics of patients admitted to St. Marys Hospital with an alcohol related traumatic injury?