Assault by strangulation: sex differences in patient profile and subsequent readmissions

Assault by strangulation has the potential for severe brain injury or death. The objectives of this study were to describe the profile of individuals who had strangulation-related emergency department (ED) or acute care visits, and to explore 1-year readmission outcomes among survivors. A population-based retrospective cohort study was conducted using health administrative data in Ontario, Canada. Adults aged 15 years and older who were seen in...