Deaths and injuries caused by land mines in Mozambique

Injuries and deaths due to victim-activated improvised explosive devices, landmines and other explosive remnants of war in Nepal

“…Similarly high proportions of children among casualties (but still lower than those observed in Nepal) were found in Afghanistan (47% of all casualties <18 years of age),9 Laos (46% <15 years of age)10 and Eritrea (41% <15 years of age) 11. The proportions of children among casualties in Chechnya (26% <18 years of age),12 Bosnia and Herzegovina (14% <18 years of age),13 Mozambique (7% <15 years of age)14 and Iran (23% <17 years of age)15 were much lower. This finding suggests that children in Nepal are at high risk of injury and should remain a priority target for MRE and other risk-reduction interventions.…”

Landmine associated injuries in children in Turkey

“…6 A study from Mozambique reports that 75% of death cases associated with landmines occur before reaching the hospital. 7 Hospital records of injuries associated with landmines and personal interviews with the victims after treatment were used to construct this study. A mine blast causes extensive injuries and psychological trauma because of special designs.…”

A cross-sectional community study of post-traumatic stress disorder and social support in Lao People's Democratic Republic

“…5 Although casualties caused by landmines and UXOs have been extensively documented, studies conducted so far have focused primarily on epidemiological patterns and risk factors. [6][7][8][9] Findings from these studies provide information that is useful for planning measures to prevent injuries caused by landmines and UXO and improving trauma care systems, but the psychosocial consequences of the injuries and the reintegration of victims into society require much further research. According to studies, injured victims are likely to develop mental health problems, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as a result of their trauma.…”