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Hospitalization information and burden of pediatric inpatients in transport accidents

Jing Yu1, Lin Mei2, Yanni Wang1

  • 1Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, 56 Nanlishi Rd, Xicheng, Beijing, 100045, China.

BMC Public Health
|May 30, 2024
PubMed

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Transport accidents significantly impact child health in China. This study analyzed 36,455 pediatric cases, finding pedestrians most affected, with craniocerebral/nerve injuries common and heavy vehicle occupants facing higher mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Transport accidents are a major cause of child morbidity and mortality globally.
  • These accidents represent a substantial public health challenge, particularly in developing nations.
  • Understanding pediatric transport accident burden is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the hospitalization patterns and associated burden among pediatric inpatients involved in transport accidents in China.
  • To identify key epidemiological characteristics influencing pediatric transport accident outcomes.
  • To provide data for public health strategies aimed at reducing child injury from traffic incidents.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Futang Research Center of Pediatric Development (FRCPD) database.
  • Included medical record cover pages of pediatric inpatients from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2021.
  • Extracted and analyzed epidemiological data, including demographics, injury types, and hospitalization burden.

Main Results:

  • 36,455 pediatric inpatients were analyzed; males, 1-3 years old, and East China residents were dominant subgroups.
  • Pedestrians constituted the largest injury group (65.69%), with craniocerebral/nerve injury being the most common lesion (33.93%).
  • Occupants of heavy transport vehicles/buses and those with craniocerebral/nerve injuries exhibited the highest mortality rates.

Conclusions:

  • Epidemiological characteristics significantly influence hospitalization information and burden in pediatric traffic accident cases in China.
  • Findings highlight specific vulnerable groups and injury types requiring focused prevention efforts.
  • This research provides critical insights for developing targeted public health interventions to mitigate the impact of transport accidents on children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Hospitalization burdenHospitalization informationPediatricTraffic accidents

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