Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 67-70 , January 2006

All-terrain Vehicles and Children: History, Injury Burden, and Prevention Strategies

  • Paula J. Yuma, MPH, CHES

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints requests: Paula Yuma, MPH, CHES, Injury Prevention Program Manager, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, 1935 Motor St, Dallas, TX 75235
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  • R. Todd Maxson, MD (FACS)
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  • Debra Brown, RN, BSN

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2005.10.002

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 67-70 , January 2006

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