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Pediatric genitourinary injuries in the United States from 2002 to 2010

Gregory E Tasian1, Herman S Bagga, Patrick B Fisher

  • 1Division of Urology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Journal of Urology
|November 24, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric genitourinary injuries affect an estimated 252,392 children, with sporting equipment and furniture posing the greatest risks. Promoting protective gear and safer product choices can reduce these childhood injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Injury Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Genitourinary injuries in children represent a significant public health concern.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of these injuries is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the epidemiological features of pediatric genitourinary injuries.
  • To identify products and events associated with an increased risk of these injuries in children.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database.
  • Analyzed data from children aged 18 years or younger treated for genitourinary injuries in US emergency departments (2002-2010).
  • Performed weighted analyses to generate national estimates with 95% confidence intervals.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 252,392 children sustained genitourinary injuries between 2002 and 2010.
  • Children aged 4-7 years were most affected (36.8%), with girls comprising 55% of injuries.
  • Commonly injured sites included female external genitalia (37.7%), penises (21.6%), and testicles (12%), often linked to sporting equipment (35.7%) and furniture (15.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric genitourinary injuries lead to approximately 28,000 emergency department visits annually.
  • Recommendations include promoting protective gear and safer product selection to mitigate injury risks.
  • Targeted prevention efforts are needed for high-risk age groups and scenarios.
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