Scorpion stings in urban environments in the central Arizona-Phoenix area: 1996-1997

Determination of what degree of human modification influences the frequency of scorpion stings by looking at the number of scorpion stings in different zip code areas of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Results from this study may be useful in making recommendations on land development so scorpion stings are minimal.

本研究通过统计菲尼克斯都会区（Phoenix metropolitan area）不同邮政编码片区的蝎子蜇伤事件数量，探究人为改造程度对蝎子蜇伤发生频率的影响。本研究结果可为土地开发相关建议的制定提供参考，从而最大限度减少蝎子蜇伤事件。