Incidence of Dog Bite Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments
Authors:
- Harold B. WeissHWHarold B. Weiss
- Deborah I. FriedmanDFDeborah I. Friedman
- Jeffrey H. CobenJCJeffrey H. Coben
Open Access
- 7 January 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 279 (1) , 51-53
Abstract
THE CLOSE ASSOCIATION between humans and domesticated dogs began at least 12000 years ago.1 Since then, people have been intimately involved in domesticating the wild dog into hunter, guard, and companion. However, the domesticated dog retains many of its wild instincts, including behaviors that all too often lead to human attacks. This risk has always been present. Only now, however, are we beginning to gain a full understanding of the impact of dog bites on populations.2Keywords
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