Dog-related injuries requiring medical attention in Skaraborg district, Sweden

<b>The study showed that men and younger age groups were more likely to be injured via dog bites, while older women were more likely to be injured by tripping or falling over dogs. These findings imply that separate injury prevention strategies are required to address the different factors associated with both injury types.</b>

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Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
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2026-01-12
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https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948251403075
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Rabies epidemiology and control
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Dog-related injuries requiring medical attention in Skaraborg district, Sweden

Robert Ekman, Sirkku Sarenbo, Diana Ekman, P. Andreas Svensson
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
Rabies epidemiology and control
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Dog-related injuries requiring medical attention in Skaraborg district, Sweden

Robert Ekman, Sirkku Sarenbo, Diana Ekman, P. Andreas Svensson
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Abstract

<b>The study showed that men and younger age groups were more likely to be injured via dog bites, while older women were more likely to be injured by tripping or falling over dogs. These findings imply that separate injury prevention strategies are required to address the different factors associated with both injury types.</b>

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
University of Skövde (SE), Linnaeus University (SE)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Rabies epidemiology and control
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