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Trends in motor vehicle deaths in Wisconsin, 1986-1996: a decade of progress? WMJ 2000 Dec;99(9):27-30

Date

02/28/2001

Pubmed ID

11220190

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0034490021 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   4 Citations

Abstract

Motor vehicle-related injuries are a major cause of death and economic burden in Wisconsin. We examined motor vehicle-related mortality trends in Wisconsin from 1986 to 1996. During this time, overall mortality decreased by 12% and Wisconsin has met its year 2000 goal. However, mortality rates did not improve for women and non-whites. In addition, mortality rates increased in persons over 75 years. There are several explanations that may account for the overall mortality rate decline, but the reasons for the differences between age, racial, and gender groups are unclear.

Author List

Mitchell JL, Russell AR, Schumacher JR

Author

Julie L. Mitchell MD Adjunct Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Accidents, Traffic
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Mortality
Wisconsin