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Unintentional drowning in urban South Africa: a retrospective investigation, 2001–2005

Hilton Donson South African Medical Research Council, University of South Africa's Safety and Peace Promotion Research Unit, P.O. Box 19070, Tygerberg, 7505, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ashley Van Niekerk South African Medical Research Council, University of South Africa's Safety and Peace Promotion Research Unit, P.O. Box 19070, Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa
Pages 218-226 | Received 08 Jun 2011, Accepted 03 Apr 2012, Published online: 18 May 2012

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