Our Shrinking Globe

Alonge, Olakunle; Khan, Uzma Rahim; Hyder, Adnan A.

doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2015.08.009

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“…In our study, the majority of the injuries occurred on roads followed by home. These findings are in line with other studies [ 4 , 6 , 9 , 11 , 34 , 37 ].…”

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confidence: 94%

“…The distribution of the types of injuries identified in our study was similar to unintentional childhood injuries reported by the WHO in LMICs [ 9 , 10 ]. However, low socio-economic status is not detrimental in all settings and in all types of injuries, both within a country and between countries [ 34 , 35 ]. Therefore, socio-economic status alone cannot explain the high concentration of injuries in LMICs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, socio-economic status alone cannot explain the high concentration of injuries in LMICs. Globalization and its economic and socio-cultural effects have been viewed as one of the contributing factors in increasing the risk of unintentional injuries in LMICs [ 34 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Unintentional Childhood Injuries in Urban and Rural Ujjain, India: A Community-Based Survey

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Injuries are a major global public health problem. There are very few community-based studies on childhood injury from India. The objective of this cross-sectional, community-based survey was to identify the incidence, type, and risk factors of unintentional childhood injuries. The study was done in seven villages and ten contiguous urban slums in Ujjain, India. World Health Organization (WHO) tested tools and definitions were used for the survey, which included 2518 households having 6308 children up to 18 years of age, with 2907 children from urban households and 3401 from rural households. The annual incidence of all injuries was 16.6%, 95% Confidence Interval 15.7–17.5%, (n = 1049). The incidence was significantly higher among boys compared to girls (20.2% versus 12.7%, respectively), was highest in age group 6–10 years of age (18.9%), and in urban locations (17.5%). The most commonly identified injury types were: physical injuries (71%), burns (16%), poisonings (10%), agriculture-related injuries (2%), near drowning (2%), and suffocations (2%). The most common place of injury was streets followed by home. The study identified incidence of different types of unintentional childhood injuries and factors associated with increased risk of unintentional injuries. The results can help in designing injury prevention strategies and awareness programs in similar settings.

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“…In our study, the majority of the injuries occurred on roads followed by home. These findings are in line with other studies [ 4 , 6 , 9 , 11 , 34 , 37 ].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

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confidence: 99%

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Unintentional Childhood Injuries in Urban and Rural Ujjain, India: A Community-Based Survey

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“…Pediatric injuries are an important public health issue that exert a worldwide burden. Injuries are the leading cause of mortality in children, also contributing to morbidity [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]. According to Taiwan's official Vital Statistics System, injuries are the number one cause of mortality in children older than one year of age [ 6 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pediatric injuries are classified into three groups based on intent: intentional, unintentional, and undetermined injuries. Globally, unintentional injuries were responsible for 15.4% of 2.6 million deaths among children aged one to 14 years in 2013 [ 2 ]. In the United States, unintentional home injuries account for more than 30,000 deaths, 12 million nonfatal injuries, and an estimated $222 billion in medical costs each year [ 7 ].…”

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Economic Conditions May Contribute to Increased Violence toward Children: A Nationwide Population-Based Analysis of Pediatric Injuries in Taiwanese Emergency Departments

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Childhood injuries are unfortunately common. Analysis procedures may assist professionals who work with children with developing preventive measures for protecting children’s wellness. This study explores the causes of pediatric injuries presenting to an emergency department in Taiwan. This nationwide, population-based study was conducted using data from the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan (NHIRD). Patients aged <18 years were identified from approximately one million individuals listed in the NHIRD. We followed up with these patients for nine years and analyzed the causes of injuries requiring presentation to an emergency department. Variables of interest were age, sex, injury mechanisms, and temporal trends. A total of 274,028 children were identified in our study. Between 2001 and 2009, the leading causes of pediatric injuries treated in emergency departments were motor vehicle injuries, falls, and homicide. The overall incidence of injuries declined over the course of the study because of reductions in motor vehicle accidents and falls. The incidence of homicide increased during the study period, particularly between 2007 and 2009. A moderately inverse correlation between homicide rate and economic growth was observed (correlation coefficient: −0.613, p = 0.041). There was a general decline in pediatric injuries between 2001 and 2009. Public policy changes, including motorcycle helmet laws and increases in alcohol taxes, may have contributed to this decline. Unfortunately, the incidence of homicide increased over the course of the study. Ongoing financial crises may have contributed to this increase. Multidisciplinary efforts are required to reduce homicide and reinforce the importance of measures that protect children against violence.

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