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Occupational injuries in Tehran.

Bahman Sayyar Roudsari1, Mohammad Ghodsi

  • 1Sina Trauma Research Center, Sina General Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 11365, Iran. roudsari@sina.tums.ac.ir

Injury
|December 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Occupational injuries (OIs) affect 14% of hospitalized trauma patients, predominantly young males in construction and industrial jobs. Falls and blunt object strikes are common causes, with head and limb injuries frequent, and many lack insurance.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Occupational injuries (OIs) represent a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the scope and characteristics of OIs is crucial for prevention strategies.
  • Hospital data provides a valuable resource for initial assessments of injury magnitude.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the magnitude and characteristics of occupational injuries among hospitalized trauma patients.
  • To identify demographic, occupational, and injury-related factors associated with OIs.
  • To establish a baseline for further community-based research on occupational risks.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital records from six university hospitals.
  • Inclusion criteria: hospitalized trauma patients over a 13-month period.
  • Data extraction focused on patient demographics, occupation, injury mechanism, injured body region, and insurance status.

Main Results:

  • 14% of 8426 trauma patients sustained occupational injuries (1180 cases).
  • OIs predominantly affected males (95%) aged 19-39 years (63%).
  • Construction, simple, and industrial workers accounted for nearly 70% of OIs.
  • Falls (39%) and striking by blunt objects (29%) were leading mechanisms.
  • Head (49%), wrist/hand (46%), and knee/leg (36%) were most commonly injured regions.
  • Over 60% of patients lacked insurance, with younger patients more likely to be uninsured.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational injuries are a substantial issue within the studied trauma population.
  • Young male workers in specific industries face higher risks.
  • Falls and blunt force trauma are key injury mechanisms requiring targeted interventions.
  • The high rate of uninsurance among injured workers highlights socioeconomic disparities.
  • Further community-based studies are essential to refine risk assessments and identify vulnerable groups for targeted prevention efforts.

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