American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 24-28 , July 2009

Acute Computer-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments, 1994–2006

  • Angela Y. Douglas, BS

      Affiliations

    • Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
    • The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
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  • Tracy J. Mehan, MA

      Affiliations

    • Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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  • Christy L. Collins, MA

      Affiliations

    • Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
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  • Gary A. Smith, MD, DrPH

      Affiliations

    • Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
    • Department of Pediatrics, Columbus, Ohio
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  • Lara B. McKenzie, PhD, MA

      Affiliations

    • Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
    • Department of Pediatrics, Columbus, Ohio
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Lara B. McKenzie, PhD, MA, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital Center for Injury Research and Policy, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus OH 43205

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doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.04.001

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 37, Issue 1 , Pages 24-28 , July 2009