Borud L J, Friedman D W
Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center, NY, USA.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000 Oct;106(5):987-90. doi: 10.1097/00006534-200010000-00004.
The purpose of this review is to characterize the public health problem of dog bites in New York City. Dog bites represent a major source of morbidity, mortality, disability, and health care cost in the United States. The most severe injuries are frequently referred to the plastic surgeon. The authors have recently treated several severe cases of unprovoked dog attacks in children. To characterize the dog bite problem in New York City, data were obtained for 1998 from the New York City Department of Health. During that year, 6568 bites were reported by the mandated physician reporters in the five boroughs of New York City. The upper extremities, lower extremities, and face were predominantly affected. The peak incidence occurred during the summer months and in children ages 7 to 9 years old. Preventive measures are discussed.
本综述的目的是描述纽约市犬咬伤的公共卫生问题。在美国，犬咬伤是发病、死亡、残疾和医疗保健费用的主要来源。最严重的损伤常常转诊给整形外科医生。作者最近治疗了几例儿童无端遭受犬袭击的严重病例。为了描述纽约市的犬咬伤问题，从纽约市卫生部获取了1998年的数据。当年，纽约市五个行政区的法定医生报告了6568起咬伤事件。上肢、下肢和面部是主要受影响部位。发病高峰出现在夏季以及7至9岁的儿童中。文中还讨论了预防措施。
