Geriatric trauma: A population-based study
Background: Geriatric trauma demands attention in aging societies. The trauma hospitalization rate gradually increases in elderly populations because they are more vulnerable to accidental injuries. High trauma admission rates among elderly groups led to further research about injury patterns and ou...
Main Authors: | Saint Shiou-Sheng Chen, Li-Chien Chien |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW
2019-01-01
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Series: | Formosan Journal of Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-fjs.org/article.asp?issn=1682-606X;year=2019;volume=52;issue=2;spage=39;epage=44;aulast=Chen |
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