Joel Ray, St. Michael's Hospital (IMAGE)

St. Michael's Hospital

Joel Ray, St. Michael's Hospital

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Researchers led by Dr. Joel Ray of St. Michael's Hospital found a 7.8 times higher risk of ambulance calls for patients with trauma in areas with the highest density of bars and restaurants licensed to serve alcohol, compared to a low density of such establishments.

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