A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF ANIMAL BITES TO HUMANS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, JANUARY 1, 1982 - JULY 30, 1982 (RABIES)

JAMES EDWARD TEAGUE, The University of Texas School of Public Health

Abstract

This study describes animal bites which occurred within the city of Houston, Texas from January 1, 1982, through July 30, 1982. The Rabies Investigation Branch (RIB) recorded 2,047 bite cases. The study has as its foundation a data base management system that was developed to improve the planning and evaluation of the activities of the Rabies Investigation Branch of the Animal Control Center of the City of Houston Health Department. The study provides information which will allow for the development of a more effective animal bite program to meet the needs of the citizens of Houston.

Subject Area

Public health

Recommended Citation

TEAGUE, JAMES EDWARD, "A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF ANIMAL BITES TO HUMANS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, JANUARY 1, 1982 - JULY 30, 1982 (RABIES)" (1983). Texas Medical Center Dissertations (via ProQuest). AAI8408516.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/dissertations/AAI8408516

Share

COinS