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Selected results of separate meta-analyses for specific injury types
| Injury Type | No. of studies * | Number of datasets | Best fit line | Increase in odds per 10-gram increase in consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional Injury | 5 | 5 | non-linear | 1.38 (95% CI: 1.22 – 1.55) |
| Falls | 5 | 5 | linear | 1.25 (95% CI 1.14 – 1.36) |
| MVA | 8 | 14 | non-linear | 1.24 (95% CI: 1.18 – 1.31) |
| Other unintentional | 13 | 15 | non-linear | 1.32 (95% CI: 1.27 – 1.36) |
Note: 9 studies presented data on more than one injury category
