AN epidemiological study of injury and poisoning deaths has revealed differing patterns of mortality in the regional health authorities of England and the district health authorities of Yorkshire. The implica tions of these findings for health promotion are explored, and it is concluded that the identification and monitoring of local patterns of mortality are essential in any campaign to reduce deaths from injury and poisoning, if limited resources are to be used efficiently and effectively.
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