Home and other nontraffic injuries among children and youth in a high-income middle eastern country: A trauma registry study

Michal Grivna, Peter Barss, Cristina Stanculescu, Hani O. Eid, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan

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Abstract

A trauma registry in the United Arab Emirates was used to ascertain nontraffic injuries of 0- to 19-year-olds. The registry's value for prevention was assessed. A total of 292 children and youth with nontraffic injuries were admitted for >24 hours at surgical wards of the main trauma hospital in Al Ain region during 36 months in 2003-2006. Injuries were analyzed by external cause, location, body part, and severity. Nontraffic represented 60% (n = 292) of child and youth injuries. Incidence/100 000 person-years was 91 for males, 43 for females. Unintentional included falls 65% (n = 191), burns 17% (n = 49), animal-related (mainly camel) 3% (n = 10), and others 10% (n = 29). Intentional accounted for 4% (n = 13). Falls affected all ages, burns mainly 1- to 4-year-olds. Of the injuries, 70% occurred at home. Most frequent and severe injuries measured by the Injury Severity Score and Abbreviated Injury Scale involved extremities. Prevention of home falls for all ages and burns of 1- to 4-year-olds are priorities. Registries should cover pediatric wards and include data on fall locations and hazardous products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)NP1707-NP1718
JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 4 2015

Keywords

  • burns
  • child injury
  • epidemiology
  • falls
  • prevention
  • trauma registry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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