Journal
ACADEMIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Volume 16, Issue 11, Pages 1054-1059Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2009.00564.x
Keywords
health behavior; public health; emergency department; substance use; injury prevention
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- AHRQ HHS [1R13HS018601-01] Funding Source: Medline
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Modifiable health behaviors are an important cause of visits to emergency departments (EDs). Substance use, unsafe sexual behavior, interpersonal violence, unintentional injury, and other risky behaviors account for a large proportion of ED volume, as well as up to 40% of all deaths in the United States. While emergency physicians commonly treat the illnesses and injuries caused by these behaviors, additional opportunities exist to screen, intervene, refer, and initiate treatment for patients with these health risks. This article reviews the epidemiology and clinical impact of risky health behaviors on ED visits and suggests strategies for creating a research agenda in these areas.
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