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[Dog bite accidents in childhood]
L A Del Ciampo1, R G Ricco, C A de Almeida
1Departamento de Puericultura e Pediatria, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. ladciamp@keynet.com.br
Revista De Saude Publica
|September 6, 2000
Summary
Dog bites are a significant concern for children in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. Educational programs are needed to prevent these injuries and manage their severity.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- A study examined dog bite injuries in children aged 0-15 years.
- Data was collected from the CSE D. Pedro I health center in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
- The study period spanned from 1993 to 1997.
Purpose:
- To determine the incidence of dog bite injuries among children.
- To highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies.
- To inform public health initiatives regarding canine-related accidents.
Summary:
- The research identified a notable occurrence of dog bite injuries within the pediatric population.
- Findings underscore the severity and frequency of these accidents.
- A clear need for intervention programs was established.
Impact:
- The study emphasizes the importance of developing and implementing educational and preventive programs.
- Results can guide public health policies to reduce pediatric dog bite incidents.
- This research contributes to understanding injury patterns and prevention needs in child populations.