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Using civil claim enquiry data to understand the context and impact of dog-related injuries in England and Wales between 2017 and 2024.

2025-06-06 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDog-related injuries, particularly bites, are a growing public health concern, yet key context for effective prevention remains limited. This study takes a novel approach by analysing civil claims enquiry data to describe the context and impact of dog bite and non-bite incidents in England and Wales. MethodsDescriptive analysis of anonymised civil claims enquiry data from 2017 to 2024. Demographic and injury consequences were compared between bite and non-bite incidents using Chi2 and...

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