Abstract
Hand injuries are the most common injuries. They account for 6.6% to 28.6% of all injuries and also constitute 5-10% of emergency department (ED) visits nationwide in the U. S. There is a lack of awareness of the significance of hand injuries across all sectors: business and industry, government and non-government sectors. Hand injuries impose a significant economic burden as about 11% of workers who sustain hand injuries never return to their jobs. Additionally, the social,economic and physical impact of disabilities (permanent or temporary) on the loss of productive working hours is a huge burden on the community.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 100-105 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01-09-2018 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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