Epidemiology of road traffic accident deaths in children in Chandigarh zone of North West India

Singh, Dalbir; Singh, Satinder; Kumaran, Muthu Sendhil; Goel, Sonu

doi:10.1016/j.ejfs.2015.01.008

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“…It could be the higher proportion of the people's movement for marketing and outing on holiday. Other reason might be the over speeding on the road because the traffic is lower in the [9] and in the evening [15] [18]. In this study period, foggy morning which reduces the vision on the road might be the reason for higher accidents.…”

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“…One of the highly dangerous roads around the world is found in Nepal with the possibility of road accidents that is 100 and 10 times greater than in Japan and India simultaneously [14]. Moreover, age of the driver, driving time and geographical location of driving are also responsible factors for RTA [9] [15]. The frequently vulnerable groups of RTAs are pedestrians [16], motorcyclists, bicyclists, scooter riders, children and elderly people.…”

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“…The most common risk factors associated with RTA are over speed, driving under influence, not using safety measures such as seat belts, helmets and child restraints [3] [9] [10] [11]. In addition, poorly constructed roads, increased number of vehicles that are poorly maintained, unplanned urbanization and industrialization, motorization, overpopulation and fragile traffic rules were the leading causes of increasing road accidents in the developing countries [9] [11] [12] [13]. One of the highly dangerous roads around the world is found in Nepal with the possibility of road accidents that is 100 and 10 times greater than in Japan and India simultaneously [14].…”

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Factors and Pattern of Injuries Associated with Road Traffic Accidents in Hilly District of Nepal

Shrestha¹,

Bhatta²,

Shrestha³

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Introduction: In 21 st century, road traffic accidents (RTA) are considered as increasing epidemic of non-communicable disease which is abandoned and needs special attention to prevent them. The aim of this study was to assess the factors and pattern of injuries associated with road traffic accidents. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 112 RTA victims and 56 drivers in Palpa District of Nepal. The association of factors and pattern of injuries with exposure to accidents was assessed using Fisher's exact test. Bivariate logistic regression examined the association between driving and socio-demographics factors and exposure to road accidents. Results: Of 112 RTA victims, 50% were in the age group of 21 to 40 years and 71.4% were male. Drivers who were in the age less than or equal to 30 years were more likely (OR: 3.6; 95% CI: 1.0, 14.3) to expose to an accident than those who were above 30 years. Similarly, those having driving speed less than 40 km/hr were less likely to expose to an accident than those with speed 40 -60 km/hr (OR: 6.0; 95% CI: 0.8, 73.5) and those with speed more than 60 km/hr (OR 7.8; 95% CI: 1.0, 100.1). Moreover, the driving experience was also found positively associated (OR: 5.6; 95% CI: 1.1, 35.5) with the exposure to an accident. Conclusion: Being in younger age group, male gender, morning time, the driving speed, driving experiences, and driving hours on the road were positively associated with RTA. The efforts should be made to enforce laws in control of speed targeting experienced drivers and those with younger age groups.

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Factors and Pattern of Injuries Associated with Road Traffic Accidents in Hilly District of Nepal

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“…Similar results were found from studies from South India, Maharashtra, Nepal, Hapur, Ghaziabad, Assam, etc. (4,5,6,7,8,9,10) Other studies by Dalbir et al (11) , Shrivastava SR et al (12) , Pranab Jyoti Bhuyan et al (13) , and Manisha Ruikar. (14) showed the same results.…”

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Prevalence of Orthopaedic Injuries Due to Road Side Accidents in East Madhya Pradesh Region of Central India

Chaurasia¹,

Ahlawat²

2016

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AIMThis study carried out in Department of Orthopaedics, S.S. Medical College and Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Rewa, MP to study the orthopaedic injury caused by road traffic accidents and factors responsible for these injuries. BACKGROUNDRoad traffic accidents are one of the major causes of death in developed as well as developing countries. India accounts for about 10% of road accident fatalities worldwide and more deaths are recorded due to traffic crashes than due to cardiovascular diseases or neoplasms.

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“…In our study it is seen that incidence of trauma is common in 18-30 years age group and incidence is common in male gender. [8][9][10] In another study regarding prevalence and pattern of Orthopaedic OPD patients mentioned that spine pain is common problems among patients attending Orthopaedic OPD.…”

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Distribution of illness of orthopaedic outpatient department in a tertiary care teaching hospital in West Bengal: a cross sectional study

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Background: Orthopaedic Outpatient Department (OPD) is an important part of health care system. Patients coming with different illness for treatment. Distribution pattern of illness represents the area from where patients come for treatment.Methods: Cross sectional, Observation Study. The patients who had willingly participated were enrolled on the basis of subject selection criteria. Prescriptions were collected from newly patients attending the Orthopaedics OPD. No follow up visit was done.Results: Male patients attended more than female gender (62% vs 38%). 18-30 years age group attended OPD much than another group (32.5%). Trauma is an important contributing factor (38.5%). History of trauma was seen more in male gender group and among 18-30 years age group. Low back pain is common problem. (29.5%).Conclusions: Low back pain is the common problem among patients attended Orthopaedic OPD. Trauma is an important contributing factor among 18-30 years age group.

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Epidemiology of road traffic accident deaths in children in Chandigarh zone of North West India

Cited by 38 publications

References 13 publications

Factors and Pattern of Injuries Associated with Road Traffic Accidents in Hilly District of Nepal

Factors and Pattern of Injuries Associated with Road Traffic Accidents in Hilly District of Nepal

Prevalence of Orthopaedic Injuries Due to Road Side Accidents in East Madhya Pradesh Region of Central India

Distribution of illness of orthopaedic outpatient department in a tertiary care teaching hospital in West Bengal: a cross sectional study

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