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[Asphyxiation by suffocation and strangulation in children younger than 15 years of age]
Alfredo Celis1, Patricia Hernández, Zoila Gómez
1U de G, CUCS, Departamento de Salud Pública. Alfredo_celis@yahoo.com
Objective:
Our aim was to describe non-intentional strangulation or suffocation suffered by children under 15 years of age.
Methods:
Records from the Medical Examiner's Office showed child death by non-intentional strangulation or suffocation from January 1, 1991 to December 31, 2001.
Results:
A total of 44 suffocations or non-intentional strangulations were registered. Overall mortality was 3.62/1,000,000 persons-year (27.57/1,000,000 in children < 1 year of age, 1.94/1,000,000 in older children); 63.6% were males. Most frequent mechanisms included neck entrapment between bars 18.2%, facial obstruction by bed clothes 15.9%, being covered by rubble, sand, or garbage 15.9%, strangulation by cord, chain, or strip 11.4%, and strangulation by dress or bed clothes 9.1%.
Conclusions:
Nearly all registered deaths could be prevented by education, supervision, or structural modifications. Strategies should also include obligatory standards for manufacturing and for warnings on labels.
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