TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Fall-related injuries among youth under 20 years old who were treated in Nicaraguan emergency departments, 2004
JO  - Salud publica de Mexico
A1  - Martínez-Trujillo, María de Lourdes
A1  - Rocha-Castillo, Julio
A1  - Clavel-Arcas, Carme
A1  - Mack, Karin A.
SP  - 116
EP  - 124
VL  - 53
IS  - 2
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To describe the circumstances of fall-related injuries among youth 0-19 years treated in emergency departments in Nicaragua; to estimate the incidence rates (IR) of falls; and, to identify areas for prevention efforts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All patients <20 years who were residents of Managua, León, Jinotepe, and Ciudad Sandino (6593) were selected for analysis. Data were collected with the 2004 Injury Surveillance System. RESULTS: In 2004, the IR of falls for youth <20 years old was 104.2 incidents per 10000 persons. The IR for male youth was twice that of female youth. Overall, trees (23.3%) and beds (15.2%) were the main objects involved in falls. Fractures were the leading injuries sustained. CONCLUSIONS: This study identifies three areas that can be addressed: furniture, recreation, and physical environment. Interventions that may be most useful for caregivers and adolescents include changes in the home environment and recreation play areas, as well as educational programs.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0036-3634
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -