Trauma Deserts: Distance From a Trauma Center, Transport Times, and Mortality From Gunshot Wounds in Chicago

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Relative "trauma deserts" with decreased access to immediate care were found in certain areas of Chicago and adversely affected mortality from GSWs. These results may inform decisions about trauma systems planning and funding.

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Marie Crandall

MetroHealth

Douglas Sharp

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Erin Unger

Northwestern University

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American Journal of Public Health

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Rush University

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7eec8a2a48916bbbee6bb — DOI: https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2013.301223

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Trauma Deserts: Distance From a Trauma Center, Transport Times, and Mortality From Gunshot Wounds in Chicago

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