Epidemiology of Road Traffic Injuries in Iran: Based on the Data from Disaster Management Information System (DMIS) Of the Iranian Red Crescent

Azami-Aghdash, Saber; Gorji, Hasan Abolghasem; Bazargani, Homayoun Sadeghi; Shabaninejad, Hosein

doi:10.5812/ircmj.38743

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“…As the present research revealed, RTIs comprised 23.6% of total injuries among elderly people. Most studies showed these injuries to be the main reason of mortalities and morbidities when compared to the other types [ 53 - 58 ]. According to WHO, RTIs bears the burden of about 24% of accident mortalities by itself [ 59 ].…”

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Epidemiology of Road Traffic Injuries among Elderly People; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Azami-Aghdash¹,

Aghaei²,

Sadeghi-Bazarghani³

2018

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Objective:To systematically review the epidemiological patterns and interventions for prevention of road traffic injuries (RTIs) among elderly. Methods:Searching keywords including: accident, trauma, road injury, road traffic injuries, aging, old, elder, strategy, intervention, road traffic crash prevention and traffic accident in databases including, Google scholar, SID, IranMedex, PubMed and Scopus. English and non-Persian articles, articles presented in congresses, articles that considered elderly people to have age under than 60 years were excluded. The reporting quality of articles was assessed by two experts using Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) check list.Results:RTIs compromised 23.6% of total injuries among elderly. The most frequent injuries were about car accidents (51.4%). Pedestrian injuries composed 48.1% of the RTIs. Head and neck (32.1%) were most injured body parts. There was a significant difference between elderly and non-elderly people in terms of RTIs associated mortality (Odd=2.57 [1.2-5.4 CI 95%]). Overall 25 main domains of intervention and 73 subordinate domains were extracted in five categories (human, road and environment, tools and cars, medical, legal and political issues). Conclusion:According to the notable prevalence and fatality of RTIs, lack of sufficient studies and valid evidence of the present study can provide an appropriate evidence for better interventions for RTIs prevention among elderly.

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Epidemiology of Road Traffic Injuries among Elderly People; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Azami-Aghdash¹,

Aghaei²,

Sadeghi-Bazarghani³

2018

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“…Kerman roads accommodate about 10,000,000 trips per year, but also have the highest rate of RTIs in Iran. It is reported that in 2016 alone, the RTIs in this province led to 13,624 injuries and 920 deaths [14], [16], [17], [18], [19]. Therefore, this province can be a suitable field for investigating the problem of vehicle fires and related causes, from both regional and international perspectives (Figure 1).…”

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Epidemiology of Vehicle Fire Fatalities of Road Traffic Injuries in Kerman Province, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khodadadizadeh¹,

Jahangiri²,

Khorasani‐Zavareh³

et al. 2019

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Vehicle fires are one of the most important causes of fatalities in road traffic injuries (RTIs), but there are no accurate statistics about vehicle fire fatalities (VFFs) due to RTIs in Iran. AIM: This study aimed to investigate the Epidemiology of vehicle fire fatalities (VFFs) due to road traffic injuries (RTIs) in Iran.METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a researcher-made checklist was used to collect the required data from the files of RTI fatalities in the Kerman Legal Medicine Organization (KLMO), or coroner’s office. All reported victims of vehicle fires in the ten years from 2007 to 2017 were included in the study. The data were analysed using SPSS ver. 18, with p = 0.05 considered as the level of significance. RESULTS: The authors found 124 cases of vehicle fire fatalities in Kerman, with a mean age of 30.45 ± 12.41, of which 50% were in the 25-49 years age group. Most frequently, the victims were Iranian (91.9%), married (66.1%), self-employed (51.6%), and urban dwellers (79.8%), and had died because of burns (91.9%). In 46.8% of cases, the victims were the driver, and in the remaining 53.2%, they were the passenger of the crashed vehicle. Most frequently, vehicle fires occurred on extra-urban roads (90.3%), during spring (35.5 %) or summer (32.3%), due to a vehicle-to-vehicle collision (66.9%), between sedans (69.9%), and at night (63.7%). Most victims died at the scene of the incident (87.9%) and had been transferred to hospital by an ambulance (71%).CONCLUSION: This study indicated that car fires caused the death of young and middle-aged people. The authors suggest the implementation of preventative measures promoting car safety; establishing speed management; establishing laws governing driving, manufacturing and importation of vehicles; construction of safe roads; identifying accident-prone points; installing road warning signs; establishing more roadside stations; ensuring stricter police monitoring; and improving vehicle safety standards and public awareness about the risks of speeding.

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“…With a population of about 80 million people, Iran is exposed to a wide range of natural and man-made hazards, such as earthquakes, drought, and traffic accidents (4,5). Among about 300 most populated cities of Iran, approximately, 77% of them are built on faults and seismic zones and 50% are prone to floods (6).…”

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Hazard Assessment of Iran Provinces based on the Health Ministry Tool in 2019

Soltani¹,

Alaeddini²,

Shamspour

et al. 2020

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Background: Iran is a disaster-prone country, which is subjected to various hazards, such as floods, earthquakes, fire, and traffic accidents. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the priority and risk of various hazards threatening the public in different provinces of Iran in 2019. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from March to September 2019 using data related to 31 provinces of Iran. The assessment was conducted using hazard assessment tools presented by the Iranian Ministry of Health. A total of 70 natural, man-made, and complex hazards were analyzed in this study. The data were collected by holding sessions and conducting individual and group interviews with the officials of provincial Red Crescent Societies as well as reviewing the databases of the Red Crescent Society and the Disaster Management Organization. The participants consisted of operation analysis experts. Results: In terms of the frequency of occurrence, earthquake (12: 38.7%), traffic accidents (7: 22.6%), and flood (6: 19.4%) obtained the highest priority in different provinces in descending order. Furthermore, regarding the total scores of hazards in all provinces, flood (78.6), earthquake (75.3), traffic accidents (71.9), drought (60.1), and building collapse (58.1) had the highest priority in descending order. Conclusion: Given the extreme vulnerability of Iran to various disasters, authorities should develop strategic plans to reduce the risks associated with high-priority disasters. In addition, crisis and disaster management policymakers must develop separate detailed disaster response plans for each hazard in order to increase the preparedness at organizational and community levels. Public training can also raise awareness among the public and help people cope better with various hazards.

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Epidemiology of Road Traffic Injuries in Iran: Based on the Data from Disaster Management Information System (DMIS) Of the Iranian Red Crescent

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Epidemiology of Road Traffic Injuries among Elderly People; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Epidemiology of Road Traffic Injuries among Elderly People; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Epidemiology of Vehicle Fire Fatalities of Road Traffic Injuries in Kerman Province, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hazard Assessment of Iran Provinces based on the Health Ministry Tool in 2019

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