Pedestrian injuries in the United Arab Emirates

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Ashraf F Hefny1, Hani O Eid, Fikri M Abu-Zidan

  • 1a Department of Surgery , Al Rahba Hospital , Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates.

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion
|April 12, 2014
PubMed

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Pedestrian trauma in the UAE results in high mortality, primarily due to severe head injuries. Improved road safety education and law enforcement are crucial to reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Public health
  • Road safety research

Background:

  • Road traffic collisions pose a significant threat to pedestrians globally.
  • Understanding injury patterns and outcomes is vital for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the anatomical distribution, severity, and outcomes of hospitalized pedestrian trauma patients in Al Ain, UAE.
  • To identify key factors contributing to mortality and inform preventive measures.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection from March 2003 to October 2007 at Al Ain Hospital.
  • Inclusion criteria: pedestrian trauma patients admitted for >24 hours or deceased.
  • Analysis of demographic data, injury patterns, severity scores, and hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • 318 patients studied; 87.7% were male, median age 31 years.
  • Lower limb (57.2%) and head (46.9%) were most commonly injured regions.
  • Overall mortality was 9.4%, with severe head injury being the leading cause of death.

Conclusions:

  • Pedestrian trauma in the UAE has a high mortality rate.
  • Urgent implementation of enhanced pedestrian safety measures, including driver/pedestrian education and stricter traffic law enforcement, is recommended.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to reduce morbidity and mortality from road traffic injuries.

Keywords:
epidemiologyhospitalisationinjurypedestriansregistry

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