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New data from UC San Diego Health and Scripps Mercy show that falls at the border wall have increased by 58% compared to last year.ABC 10News has been tracking the data since last fall, as UCSD Health and Scripps have been monitoring this trend for the past six years.So far this year, the two hospitals have reported 993 injuries, surpassing the total of 629 injuries recorded in all of 2023.
Ciacci’s research shows that the cost of treating severe injuries, such as brain trauma, has also risen since the border wall was raised. Originally, the cost was about $163,500 per patient, but that figure has since increased to $243,600, all covered by taxpayer dollars.Border advocates say migrants take these risks out of desperation. According to Dr. Ciacci, there is no clear-cut solution to the issue, complicating efforts to treat patients.
FALLS IMMIGRATION INCREASE JOSEPH CIACCI SAN YSIDRO SCRIPPS MERCY UCSD HEALTH WALL
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