Injuries due to falls as a result of uneven pavements.
At least one person per day attending the A&E department at King's College Hospital has sustained injuries from uneven pavements. The injuries have a significant morbidity as well as mortality of 1%. A&E records can be a source of useful information to aid local authorities in identifying areas associated with these injuries in order to reduce their frequency and subsequent claims for compensation.
Hunt
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Accident and Emergency Department, King's College Hospital, London.
Chapman
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Lloyd
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D000056:Accident Prevention; D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged