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. 2001 Apr 23;2001(2):CD002246. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002246

Schwarz 1993.

Methods Non‐randomised controlled trial.
Participants I: 5 contiguous census tracts [3004 households (51%) participated]. 
 C: 4 bordering, contiguous census tracts (similar socio‐demographics, baseline injury rates).
Interventions I: Free alarms installed; home safety inspection, education, modification; community education. 
 C: No intervention.
Outcomes Population injury surveillance 2 years before to 1 year after program; inspection of random sample of homes at 1‐year follow‐up: 
 1) Fire‐related injuries. 
 2) Final functioning alarms.
Notes Unpublished data provided by investigators. 
 Inspection response rate: 
 I: 72%; C: 72%.
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? High risk C ‐ Inadequate