Hundreds of reported and unreported dog bite injuries occur in Pennsylvania each year. Over 47% of all dog bites in Pennsylvania result in open wounds. The following found by the Pennsylvania Deparment of Health is the body location of dog bite injuries in 1995:

• 43% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the face, head, or neck.
• 21% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the hand or finger.
• 15.2% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the elbow, forearm, or wrist.
• 12.1% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the ankle, shin, or knee.
• 3.9% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the thigh or hip.
• 2.7% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the arm or shoulder.
• 1.3% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the trunk, butt, or genitalia.
• 0.8% of Pennsylvania dog bites resulted in an open wound to the foot or toes.

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