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The hazards of daily life: An historical perspective on adult unintentional injuries

Towner, Elizabeth; Towner, J.

Authors

Elizabeth Towner

J. Towner



Abstract

Unintentional injuries are a major public health problem. This paper analyses coroners' inquests from Sussex, England, for the period 1485-1688 to consider the circumstances surrounding adult unintentional injury deaths. Parallels with the situation today are examined. Travel was found to be the most hazardous activity, drowning was also highly significant and there were large differences between men and women.

Citation

Towner, E., & Towner, J. (2008). The hazards of daily life: An historical perspective on adult unintentional injuries. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 62(11), 952-956. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2007.067918

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Nov 1, 2008
Journal Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Print ISSN 0143-005X
Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 62
Issue 11
Pages 952-956
DOI https://doi.org/10.1136/jech.2007.067918
Keywords historical perspective, adult, unintentional injuries
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1022551
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech.2007.067918


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