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Epidemiology of Pediatric Trauma and Its Patterns in Western Iran: A Hospital Based Experience

Fereshteh Jalalvandi1, Peyman Arasteh, Roya Safari Faramani

  • 1Faculty member of paramedical school. Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. fjalalvandi@kums.ac.ir.

Global Journal of Health Science
|January 13, 2016
PubMed

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Pediatric trauma is often caused by falls and road accidents, with most injuries occurring at home. Targeted safety measures and health policies are crucial for prevention, especially for young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma Epidemiology
  • Injury Prevention Research
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Trauma significantly contributes to mortality in children aged 1-14 years.
  • Injury patterns in pediatric populations vary globally.
  • Understanding non-intentional trauma distribution is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology and distribution of non-intentional trauma in pediatric patients.
  • To identify common causes, injury sites, and circumstances of pediatric trauma.
  • To analyze trauma patterns across different age groups and sexes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 304 pediatric trauma cases (0-10 years) at Taleghani trauma care center, Iran.
  • Data collection included demographics, injury details, and circumstances.
  • Statistical comparison of injury patterns across age groups (0-2, 3-6, 7-10 years) and sexes.

Main Results:

  • Falls from heights (65.5%) and road traffic accidents (16.4%) were leading causes.
  • Upper limbs and head/neck were most commonly injured anatomical sites.
  • Injuries predominantly occurred in homes (67.4%), particularly among 0-2 year olds; orthopedic injuries were most frequent in 7-10 year olds.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for specialized planning and health policies to prevent road accidents in 3-6 year olds.
  • Enhanced parental education on home safety is critical for preventing injuries in 0-2 year olds.
  • The orthopedics department requires increased training and resources for pediatric trauma management.
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