IOBI have produced new analyses comparing the incidence of serious injury in the five IOBI countries and nine English regions by comparing emergency hospital admissions for serious injury. By focusing on serious injuries – injuries that are very likely to be admitted to hospital – IOBI have been able to minimise differences in hospital admission thresholds and produce more comparable international data for the incidence of serious injury. Furthermore, serious injuries are associated with greater risk of mortality, disability and increased costs.
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