Home and Other Nontraffic Injuries Among Children and Youth in a High-Income Middle Eastern Country

Author:

Grivna Michal1,Barss Peter123,Stanculescu Cristina4,Eid Hani O.5,Abu-Zidan Fikri M.15

Affiliation:

1. United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

2. Interior Health Authority, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

3. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

4. McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

5. Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

A trauma registry in the United Arab Emirates was used to ascertain nontraffic injuries of 0- to 19-year-olds. The registry’s value for prevention was assessed. A total of 292 children and youth with nontraffic injuries were admitted for >24 hours at surgical wards of the main trauma hospital in Al Ain region during 36 months in 2003-2006. Injuries were analyzed by external cause, location, body part, and severity. Nontraffic represented 60% (n = 292) of child and youth injuries. Incidence/100 000 person-years was 91 for males, 43 for females. Unintentional included falls 65% (n = 191), burns 17% (n = 49), animal-related (mainly camel) 3% (n = 10), and others 10% (n = 29). Intentional accounted for 4% (n = 13). Falls affected all ages, burns mainly 1- to 4-year-olds. Of the injuries, 70% occurred at home. Most frequent and severe injuries measured by the Injury Severity Score and Abbreviated Injury Scale involved extremities. Prevention of home falls for all ages and burns of 1- to 4-year-olds are priorities. Registries should cover pediatric wards and include data on fall locations and hazardous products.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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