Incidence and pattern of injuries among residents of a rural area in South-Western Nigeria: a community-based study

Abstract

Background: Despite the high incidence of infectious diseases in developing countries, injuries still contribute significantly to the health burden. There are few reports of rural, community-based injury surveys in Nigeria. This study describes the incidence and pattern of injuries among the residents of a rural area in South-Western Nigeria.

Injuries in Khartoum state, the Sudan: a household survey of incidence and risk factors

“…The main injury causes were falls, mechanical forces and RTC. The three leading causes of injuries are in agreement with many findings in various countries (Navaratne et al, 2009;Olawale & Owoaje, 2007;Tercero, Andersson, Pena, Rocha, & Castro, 2006). Falls in particular have been found to be the main cause of non-fatal injuries in many studies (Navaratne et al, 2009;Olawale & Owoaje, 2007;Saadat, Mafi, & Sharif-Alhoseini, 2011;Tercero et al, 2006).…”

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“…7,9 Road traffic injuries and falls were the most common cause of injury in these studies and lower limbs is the common site involved in such kind of injuries. Majority of the injuries occurred at home and street 7,8 which was also seen in our study. Unintentional injuries accounted 81% 7 and 96.5%.…”