Iranian Designated Safe Communities: A Quantitative Analysis

Tabrizi, Jafar Sadegh; Bazargani, Homayoun Sadeghi; Mohammadi, Reza; Saadati, Mohammad

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“…Trauma, similar to other diseases, follows the epidemiologic pattern of agent, host, and environment and leads to harm or injury (6). The literature revealed that injuries are among the five leading causes of death in different age groups, in both developed and developing countries and one of the most important causes of disability in developed countries (6,7). Moreover, costs and expenses arising from accidents cause loss of active human resources (8).…”

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Epidemiology of Injuries in Children Younger Than Five Years Old - Tabriz

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Background: Childhood injuries are among the main reasons of children referring to hospital's emergency department and were introduced as the most common cause of child disability and death. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of injuries in younger than five years old children, admitted to Tabriz Shohada Hospital emergency ward, since year 2015. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, all children under five years old, admitted to Tabriz Shohada Hospital emergency department, due to trauma, since 2015, were selected, as the study population (n = 1376). Required data included gender, age, length of hospital stay, type of accidents, injury type, the injured body part, and type of insurance. Data were gathered using hospital information systems as well as medical records, through a researcher-made goal driven form. Data were analyzed using the SPSS 24 software, and Pearson Chi-square test and Phi and Cramer's V. Results: The highest number of accidents was related to males (59.4%), and child at age four (41.1%). Most common type of insurance was social security insurance (50.3%). Falling, with a frequency of 44.3%, was the most prevalent accident and the most frequent injuries were fractures (66.9%). Forearm was the most injured anatomic part of the body (22.7%). There was a significant relationship between children's age and season of the accidents, and also between the child's gender and injury types (P < 0.05). Conclusions: Mothers should be trained on fall prevention strategies, especially when the child starts to walk and play. Moreover, safety rules must be employed in settings used by children, such as playgrounds and parks.

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Population-based epidemiology of non-fatal injuries in Tehran, Iran

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Background: Our aim in this survey was to explore descriptive epidemiology of injuries in Tehran in 2012 and to report the recalled estimates of injury incidence rates.Methods: A population survey was conducted in Tehran during 2012, within which a total of 8626 participants were enrolled. The cluster sampling was used to draw samples in 100 clusters with a pre-specified cluster size of 25 households per cluster. Data were collected on demographic features, accident and injury characteristics based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD10).Results: A total of 618 injuries per 3 months were reported, within which 597 cases (96.6%)were unintentional injuries. More than 82% of all injuries were those caused by exposure to inanimate mechanical forces, traffic accidents, falls and burns. Above 80% of the traffic injuries happened among men (P<0.001). About 43% of the unintentional injuries were mild injuries.After the age of 40, women, unlike men, had higher risks for being injured. The estimated annual incidence rate for all types of injuries was 284.8 per 1000 (95% CI: 275.4-294.4) and for unintentional injuries was 275.2 per 1000.Conclusion: Injuries are major health problems in Tehran with a highly reported incidence. The status is not substantially improved over the recent years which urges the need to be adequately and emergently addressed. As the incidence rate was estimated based on participant recalls, the real incidence rate may even be higher than those reported in the current study.

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Community Safety Walk-Rounds; An Extended Strategy for Community Safety Promotion

Saadati

Bazargani

2018

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Iranian Designated Safe Communities: A Quantitative Analysis

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Epidemiology of Injuries in Children Younger Than Five Years Old - Tabriz

Epidemiology of Injuries in Children Younger Than Five Years Old - Tabriz

Population-based epidemiology of non-fatal injuries in Tehran, Iran

Community Safety Walk-Rounds; An Extended Strategy for Community Safety Promotion

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