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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Occupational Safety

Background:

  • Falling object injuries pose a significant public health concern, particularly in occupational settings.
  • Understanding the demographics and injury patterns is crucial for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of patients hospitalized due to falling object injuries in the UAE.
  • To identify high-risk groups and injury locations to inform prevention efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of trauma patients admitted to Al Ain Hospital over three years.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, injury details, anatomical regions affected, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 149 patients studied, with a mean age of over 34 years; 97.3% were male and 73.2% from the Indian subcontinent.
  • Workplace incidents accounted for 88.6% of injuries; extremities and head/neck were most commonly injured.
  • Annual hospitalization incidence was 10.7/100,000 persons; mortality rate was 1.3%.

Conclusions:

  • Males from the Indian subcontinent working in the UAE are disproportionately affected by falling object injuries.
  • Implementing safety education, environmental modifications, protective equipment, and enforcing safety guidelines are recommended to reduce injury rates.