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Abstract
A series of 50 patients suffering injuries from falls on escalators attended our accident
and emergency department. Of these, 8 (16 per cent) required admission. Alcohol was
a factor in ![Math Eq]()
(74 per cent) of men but in only ![Math Eq]()
(6 per cent) of women. Of the injuries, 32 (64 per cent) were associated with the
practice of walking on the escalator, while only 12 (24 per cent) were associated
with stepping onto or off the escalator. Discouraging the practice of walking on one
side of the escalator might help to minimize injuries.
(74 per cent) of men but in only 
(6 per cent) of women. Of the injuries, 32 (64 per cent) were associated with the
practice of walking on the escalator, while only 12 (24 per cent) were associated
with stepping onto or off the escalator. Discouraging the practice of walking on one
side of the escalator might help to minimize injuries.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
October 23,
1991
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© 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.
