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Dog Bite Prevention Week: California has highest number of dog bite claims in US
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May 22, 2014
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: California has highest number of dog bite claims in US
Every year, almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs, making dog bites one of the most commonly reported health problems.
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Every year, almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs, making dog bites one of the most commonly reported health problems.

Every year, almost five million people are bitten by dogs, making dog bites one of the most commonly reported health problems. Small children, the elderly and Postal Service carriers are bitten the most according to The American Veterinary Medical Association.

Last year, California led the nation in dog bite insurance claims, which cost $65 million dollars. For more on this, we're joined by Donald Cleary of the National Canine Research Council.