Home accidents in rural and urban areas of Shiraz, 2000-02
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Inglês
| WHO IRIS
| ID: who-117159
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ABSTRACT
Data on home accidents for a 3-year period [2000-2002] were collected from health houses, health centres and hospitals involved in a home accident prevention programme in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran. A total of 15 402 accidents were registered, with a mortality rate of 1.3%. Accidents were more common in women than in men [52.1% versus 47.9%] and urban than rural areas [66.3% versus 33.7%]. Burns [66.5%], followed by injuries due to sharp objects [11.3%] were the most common causes. Accidents were more prevalent in children aged under 5 years, followed by 5-9 and 15-19 years of age
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
ODS3 - Saúde e Bem-Estar
Problema de saúde:
Meta 3.2: Reduzir as mortes de recém nascidos e crianças com menos de 5 anos
Base de dados:
WHO IRIS
Assunto principal:
Queimaduras
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Acidentes Domésticos
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Prevalência
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Mortalidade
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2006