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[Translated article] Epidemiological study of the injuries associated with the use of electric scooters in Malaga
M I Bernardi Benítez1, J Melgar Núñez1, O Ulloa Díaz2
1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain.
Objectives:
To describe the epidemiology of injuries resulting from accidents related to the use of electric scooters in Malaga and to analyse their economic and occupational impact.
Materials And Methods:
Retrospective and descriptive study of accidents attended in the emergency department of the Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga between January 2018 and December 2023.
Results:
A total of 640 patients were included. The number of cases showed an upward trend, with a higher incidence especially during the summer (45.16%). Of these, 53.28% were men and 46.72% were women. The average age was 29.41 years. The most frequent injuries were contusions (72.34%), of a minor nature (77.97%) and treated with analgesia (73.75%). The predominant mechanism was the driver's fall, mostly associated with low helmet use. One fatality was recorded. The total estimated cost of the injuries was €974,670.32 between 2018 and 2023, reaching €460,760.29 in the last year. This figure includes both healthcare costs from the Andalusian Health Service and work incapacities covered by Social Security.
Conclusions:
The use of electric scooters has increased substantially, becoming a common mobility alternative. Nevertheless, it is not without risks, as evidenced by the rising number of accidents in recent years, which have notable implications on both associated morbidity and the resulting economic costs.
