Road traffic injury incidence and crash characteristics in Dar es Salaam: A population based study

Zimmerman, Karen G.; Mzige, Ali; Kibatala, Pascience; Museru, Lawrence; Guerrero, Alejandro

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2011.06.018

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“…Our estimated incidence of 456 ED treatments per 100,000 persons due to injuries from cycling was much higher than previously reported population-based incidence of ED treatments elsewhere in the world; <1/100,000 persons in Tanzania (Zimmerman et al, 2012) and Sweden (Eilert-Petersson and Schelp, 1997), 10 in Iran (Karkhaneh et al, 2008), 50 in Canada (Konkin et al, 2006), 80 in France (Amoros et al, 2011), and 163 in the United States (Thompson et al, 1990). This higher Dutch incidence is most likely caused by the more frequent use of bicycles and therefore higher risk of bicycle-related injuries in the Netherlands than in other countries: in the Netherlands one third of all journeys are made by bike (Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 2013).…”

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Incidence and costs of bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries in the Netherlands

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Polinder

Panneman

et al. 2015

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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Section: Incidence and Trendscontrasting

confidence: 68%

Incidence and costs of bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries in the Netherlands

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Polinder

Panneman

et al. 2015

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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“…12 More recently, population-based analyses of road traffic injuries in urban Tanzania 13 and urban Ghana 14 have further demonstrated that these injuries are a major source of disability in these settings. Together, these studies have helped to quantify the tremendous burden of morbidity and mortality associated with injuries in developing countries, and highlight the need for further data examining injuries on a larger scale.…”

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Traumatic Injuries in Developing Countries

Stewart¹,

Groen²,

Kamara³

et al. 2013

JAMA Surg

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Objective Despite the tremendous disability and mortality caused by traumatic injuries worldwide, there is a relative dearth of information on the burden of injuries in developing countries. In an effort to document the surgical burden of disease in Sierra Leone, a nationwide survey was conducted utilizing the Surgeons OverSeas Assessment of Surgical Need (SOSAS) tool. Here, we report the injury data from this study with the aim to (1) provide an estimate of injury prevalence, (2) determine the mechanisms of injury, and (3) evaluate the degree of injury related deaths. Methods A population-based household survey was conducted in Sierra Leone in 2012. Participants were selected using a two-stage random sampling method, which generated a target population of 3750 participants across the 14 districts of Sierra Leone. Frequency distributions of mechanisms of injury based on age, sex, and urban versus rural residence were computed, and bivariate logistic regression models used to determine associations between sociodemographic factors and injury patterns. Results Data was analyzed from 1,843 households and 3,645 respondents, representing a response rate of 98.3%. Four hundred and fifty-two respondents (12.4%) reported at least one traumatic injury in the preceding year. Falls were the most common cause of non-fatal injuries, accounting for over 40% of injuries. The extremities were most commonly injured (55% of injuries) regardless of age or sex. Although motor vehicle related injuries were the 4th most common cause of injury overall, they were the leading cause of injury related deaths, accounting for almost 6% of fatal injuries. Conclusion This study provides baseline data on the burden of traumatic injuries in one of the world's poorest nations. In addition to injury prevention measures, immediate strategies to address current healthcare deficits are urgently needed in these resource poor areas. This report is an Original Article with Level I evidence.

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“…Road traffic accidents is ranked as the 11th leading cause of death in the world [3] and the main source of disability in developing countries [4].…”

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Road Traffic Accidents Among Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Hammoudi¹,

Karani²,

Littlewood³

2014

JTLE

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 Abstract-The aim of the study was to evaluate relevant factors related to causes of Road Traffic Accidents, RTAs, among drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, UAE. A questionnaire was developed and piloted in the UK and UAE. There were two versions of questionnaires distributed, one in Arabic language and the second one in English language. All respondents completed and signed a consent form which included information on their rights to withdraw from the study. Six hundred questionnaires were distributed in Abu Dhabi, with the help of two research assistants, from which 291 questionnaires from 185 males and 106 females were returned. The results have identified a number of factors as causes of road traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi and suggested ways to reduce the high RTAs reported in the country. The paper argues that the government should continue to encourage participation of all relevant stakeholders for RTAs reduction initiatives.

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Road traffic injury incidence and crash characteristics in Dar es Salaam: A population based study

Cited by 47 publications

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Incidence and costs of bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries in the Netherlands

Incidence and costs of bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries in the Netherlands

Traumatic Injuries in Developing Countries

Road Traffic Accidents Among Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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