Presentations with alcohol‐related serious injury to a major Sydney trauma hospital after 2014 changes to liquor laws

Abstract

There was a significant reduction in the number of alcohol-related serious injury and trauma presentations to the emergency department in the 12 months after the introduction of the new liquor regulations. This change was seen throughout the week, but was especially marked at weekends.

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