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[Bottle injuries in Denmark 1991-1995]
K K Nielsen1, D Dalgaard, K Hougaard
1Randers Centralsygehus, ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 11, 1998
Summary
Bottle-related injuries, particularly sharp hand injuries, are common, affecting young males and often resulting from falls. These incidents represent a significant portion of emergency room visits in Denmark.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Trauma Research
- Injury Epidemiology
Context:
- Bottle-related injuries are a notable cause of emergency room visits.
- Data from the Danish Emergency Room database (1991-1995) were analyzed.
- 14.2% of emergency room patients had bottle-related injuries.
Purpose:
- To analyze the epidemiology of injuries caused by bottles.
- To identify demographic factors, injury types, and body locations.
- To estimate the annual incidence of bottle-related injuries.
Summary:
- 1843 bottle-related injuries were reported between 1991-1995.
- Hand injuries constituted the majority (62%), predominantly sharp injuries (92%).
- Males and individuals aged 10-24 were overrepresented; falls accounted for nearly 30% of injuries.
Impact:
- Estimated annual incidence of bottle-related injuries is 2596.
- Incidence rate is 4.98 per 10,000 person-years.
- Highlights the need for targeted injury prevention strategies.