Citation

Hansen TB. Ugeskr. Laeger 1991; 153(42): 2950-2951.

Vernacular Title

Kranietraumer blandt born i Ringkobing Amt. 3. En analyse of dodsulykkerne.

Affiliation

Holstebro Centralsygehus, ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1949321

Abstract

Information concerning all deaths resulting from head injuries in children aged 0-15 years in the County of Ringkøbing during the period 1.1.1982-31.8.1989 was reviewed retrospectively. As might be anticipated, the great majority of accidents occurred in traffic (77.1%). Young children who were pedestrians were struck by motor vehicles while the older children were struck while cycling. Where pedestrians were concerned, there was, as a rule, insufficient supervision when the accident occurred. Children who were killed while cycling had not employed bicycle helmets. Relatively many children were killed on farms (17.1%) and the common feature of these accidents was that simple safety rules had not been observed. It is concluded that nearly half of all the accidents could have been avoided if simple prophylactic measures such as supervision and screening of machines and working areas had been observed.

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