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Unintentional Childhood Injuries in Urban Delhi: A Community-Based Study

Giridara Gopal Parmeswaran1, Mani Kalaivani1, Sanjeev Kumar Gupta1

  • 1Centre for Community Medicine and Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Community Medicine : Official Publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine
|March 24, 2017
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Childhood injuries affect 7.1% of children, with falls and dog bites being common. These injuries lead to school absence and significant financial strain on families.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood injuries are a major global health concern, causing approximately one million deaths annually.
  • Community-based studies are crucial for understanding injury epidemiology.
  • Unintentional injuries represent a significant burden on child health and well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of unintentional childhood injuries in an urban setting.
  • To identify sociodemographic factors associated with childhood injuries.
  • To analyze treatment-seeking behaviors and the impact of injuries on children and households.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based study was conducted in urban Delhi, involving 1,639 children under 18 years.
  • Data on injury episodes within the past year were collected, focusing on those requiring treatment or causing disability.
  • Treatment seeking patterns and the socioeconomic impact on families were assessed.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of childhood injuries in the past year was 7.1%, affecting 102 out of 1,639 children.
  • Accidental falls (37.1%), dog bites (25%), and road traffic injuries (18.9%) were the most frequent causes.
  • Injuries resulted in school absenteeism and considerable financial hardship, including borrowing money and selling assets.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood injuries occurred in 7.1% of children studied over one year.
  • Home environments were the primary setting for injuries, with accidental falls and dog bites being predominant.
  • The study highlights the substantial socioeconomic and educational impact of childhood injuries on families.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildhoodIndiainjuriesunintentional injuries

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