It's difficult to pinpoint exactly why. The most frequent cause of hospitalization of children is falls. We are currently working in the region to develop a falls prevention strategy for children. It is difficult to know why one particular area in the country has a higher rate than another, but there are good cases for various socio-economic factors related to income and education levels. Those are very important factors when it comes to putting individuals at risk for injury.
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