The Medical journal of Australia
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Editorial Comment
Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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To examine the impact of population density on incidence and outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). ⋯ Population density is independently associated with survival after OHCA, and significant variation in the incidence and characteristics of these events are observed across the state.
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To identify the occupational risks for Australian paramedics, by describing the rate of injuries and fatalities and comparing those rates with other reports. ⋯ The high rate of occupational injuries and fatalities among paramedics is a serious public health issue. The risk of injury in Australia is similar to that in the United States. While it may be anticipated that injury rates would be higher as a result of the nature of the work and environment of paramedics, further research is necessary to identify and validate the strategies required to minimise the rates of occupational injury for paramedics.