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Sophia

https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2009.086231

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    ALCOHOL AND FACIAL INJURIES

    There is a wealth of evidence to link consumption of alcohol with injuries to the face. Many of these facial injuries result from assaults and other criminal activity. A review article published in The Surgeon challenges health workers to take a more active role in the prevention of alcohol related facial injuries. The authors call for increased funding, amendments to legislation and involvement of the media in order to assist health services achieve this aim (The Surgeon 2009;7:307–14).

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