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Application of Syndromic Surveillance to Describe Gunshot-related Injuries in Houston
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In 2011, injury by firearms accounted for 32,351 deaths (10.4 deaths per 100,000 population) in the United States. This rate was higher than any infectious or parasitic disease (the highest being 2.5 for both viral hepatitis and HIV disease).… read more… the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track … the collection of real-time emergency department (ED) visit information presents a unique opportunity to track …