Citation

Engeland A, Kopjar B. Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. 2000; 120(6): 714-717.

Vernacular Title

Voldsskader i Norge--en analyse av data fra personskaderegisteret.

Affiliation

Avdeling for samfunnsmedisin, Statens institutt for folkehelse, Oslo.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Norske Laegeforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10806886

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Injury purposely inflicted by other persons is a potentially significant public health problem in Norway, and the size of the problem has received little attention. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We used data from the Norwegian National Injury Sample Registry from 1990-1997 and investigated occurrence of such injuries. RESULTS: A total of 9,649 injuries were included in this study, or 3.8 injuries per 1,000 person-years. Of these, 16% (0.6 per 1,000 person-years) required inpatient treatment. Injuries due to violence represented 2.4% of all injuries among women and 5.5% of all injuries among men. The incidence rate for men and women was highest in the age group 15-24 years. The incidence rate among men in this age group was 4-5 times the rate among women. Domestic violence caused at least 39% of injuries among women. Weekend injuries were overrepresented; about 64% of the injuries occurred from Friday to Sunday. INTERPRETATION: Figures represented in this study reveal only a portion of the problem of violent injuries. Spouse abuse, mental abuse, maltreatment, and sexual abuse without a physical injury are not represented in our data.

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