Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 248-255 , September 2007

Adolescent Occupational Injuries and Workplace Risks: An Analysis of Oregon Workers’ Compensation Data 1990–1997

  • Brian P. McCall, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Industrial Relations Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • ,
  • Irwin B. Horwitz, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • School of Public Health, University of Texas, Houston, Texas
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Irwin B. Horwitz, Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, University of Texas School of Public Health, 1200 Herman Pressler, E303, Houston, TX 77030.
    • ,
  • Bethanie S. Carr, M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • School of Public Health, University of Texas, Houston, Texas

Received 29 August 2006 ,Accepted 9 February 2007.

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PII: S1054-139X(07)00095-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.02.004

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 3 , Pages 248-255 , September 2007

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