Citation

Bjornstig U, Eriksson A, Ornehult L. Injury 1991; 22(4): 295-298.

Affiliation

Umeå Accident Analysis Group, Department of Surgery, University of Umeå, Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1937726

Abstract

Injuries caused by animals and treated at the University Hospital of Umeå were analysed. Dogs caused nearly one-half of the injuries, while horses caused one-third of the injuries and the highest number of fractures. The 'cost' of treatment and sickness benefit was fairly evenly distributed between horse-, cattle-, and dog-related injuries. The average 'cost' per injured person was, however, highest in those injured in cattle accidents and moose-car collisions. The impact of animal-related injuries on the health care and social security systems was similar to occupational accidents and car accidents in several respects.