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Dog bite incidence in the city of pittsburgh: A capture-recapture approach

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  • Chang, Y.-F.
  • McMahon, J.E.
  • Hennon, D.L.
  • LaPorte, R.E.
  • Coben, J.H.

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Objectives. The purpose of this study was to estimate the number of dog bite injuries occurring in the city of Pittsburgh in 1993. Methods. The capture-recapture method was used, along with log-linear modeling. Three sources were used to identify victims: hospital reports, animal control reports, and police/victim reports. Results. In 1993, 790 dog bites were reported. The capture-recapture method estimated that them were 1388 unreported dog bites, with an estimated incidence rate of 58.9 per 10 000. Conclusions. Dog bite is a common but preventable injury. To improve surveillance, the focus should be on educating the general public about the serious consequences of dog bite injuries.

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  • Chang, Y.-F. & McMahon, J.E. & Hennon, D.L. & LaPorte, R.E. & Coben, J.H., 1997. "Dog bite incidence in the city of pittsburgh: A capture-recapture approach," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 87(10), pages 1703-1705.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1997:87:10:1703-1705_8
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    1. Jessica Saunders & Layla Parast & Susan H Babey & Jeremy V Miles, 2017. "Exploring the differences between pet and non-pet owners: Implications for human-animal interaction research and policy," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(6), pages 1-15, June.

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