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A New Epidemic

John M. Speca; Henry R. Cowell, MD

JAMA. 1975;232(1):55-56.

Abstract
Twenty-one adolescents, ranging in age from 9 to 16 years, sustained accidental injuries while operating a minibike, motorcycle, or go-cart. Their injuries ranged from lacerations and contusions to paraplegia and amputation. This study suggests that this new pattern of injury is reaching epidemic levels in this age group.

(JAMA 232:55-56, 1975)

Author Affiliations
From the Alfred I. duPont Institute, Wilmington, Del.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Alfred I. duPont Institute, PO Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899 (Dr. Cowell).

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