Mortality pattern according to autopsy findings among traffic accident victims in Yazd, Iran

Moharamzad, Yashar; Taghipour, Hamidreza; Firoozabadi, Nader Hodjati; Firoozabadi, Abolfazl Hodjati; Hashemzadeh, Mojtaba; Mirjalili, Mehdi; Namavari, Abed

doi:10.1016/s1008-1275(08)60067-x

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“…A study found that dominant causes of death is bleeding, head trauma and multiple fractures which were more prevalent causes among car drivers, motorcycle drivers or passengers, and pedestrians, respectively (68) The studies in Tehran, Mashhad and Khorram Abad showed that motorcycle accidents commonly result in lower limb injuries as compared to injuries to other parts of the body (53, 69, 70). However, most of the deaths caused by motorcycle accidents were due to head injuries, as a result of lack of helmet (62, 65, 71, 72). A study in Isfahan showed that lack of helmet usage was responsible for head and face injuries among most of the victims (73).…”

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Epidemiological Patterns of Road Traffic Crashes During the Last Two Decades in Iran: A Review of the Literature from 1996 to 2014

Sadeghi‐Bazargani¹,

Ayubi²,

Azami-Aghdash³

et al. 2016

Arch Trauma Res

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ContextDespite considerable attention given to health statistics of road traffic crashes (RTCs), the epidemiological aspects of injuries resulting from RTCs are not fully understood in Iran and other developing countries. The aim of this review was to study the epidemiological pattern and issues arising due to RTCs in Iran.Evidence AcquisitionThe scope of this study involves data from a broad range of published literature on RTCs in Iran. Data collection for this study was conducted by searching for keywords such as traffic accidents, traffic crashes, motorcycle accidents, motorcycle crashes, motorcycle injury, motor vehicle injury, motor vehicle crashes and motor vehicle accidents, Iran and Iranian in various databases such as Embase, PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Magiran, Iranian scientific information database (SID) and IranMedex.ResultsThis study comprised of 95 articles. It is evident from this review that a large number of severe RTCs occur due to collision of two or more vehicles and most of the victims are males aged between 30 and 39 years. Male pedestrian, drivers and passengers are more likely to be severely injured in comparison to females. One of the most prevalent causes of death among adults involved in the RTCs are head injuries and the majority of deaths occur prior to hospitalization. Mortality rates for RTCs are higher in summer, especially during midnight among all age groups. The most common individual and environmental risk factors associated with RTCs include lack of attention, getting trapped in the car, listening to music, fatigue and sleepiness, duration and distance and negligence of seatbelt usage while driving.ConclusionsThe findings of the current study will be beneficial in prevention of RTCs and its associated complications and hence will be vital for policy makers, health service managers and stakeholders.

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Epidemiological Patterns of Road Traffic Crashes During the Last Two Decades in Iran: A Review of the Literature from 1996 to 2014

Sadeghi‐Bazargani¹,

Ayubi²,

Azami-Aghdash³

et al. 2016

Arch Trauma Res

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“…In the Islamic Republic of Iran about 87.6% of road traffic injuries are head injuries (8,9) and, in view of the low quality of management after accidents (10,11), we should consider more seriously protective measures such as seat-belt use to reduce the severity of injuries and prevent deaths (12). According to a recent survey, seat-belt wearing was found to be the most important factor affecting road safety in the Islamic Republic of Iran (13).…”

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Seat-belt use among drivers and front passengers: an observational study from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Niknami

et al. 2014

East Mediterr Health J

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Although seat-belts are the most effective means of preventing severe injuries and deaths from road accidents, drivers and passengers in many developing countries neglect to wear them. This study aimed to measure the rate of use of seat-belts and factors affecting their use in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. In direct observations of 7718 vehicles at randomly selected sites in Tehran, 77.9% of drivers and 43.7% of front passenger had seat-belts fastened. More women used seat-belts than did men while driving but fewer as front-seat passengers. Rates of seat-belt wearing among both drivers and front passengers of vans and pick-up vehicles was low. In a separate interview study of 666 citizens, 62.4% stated that they always wore seat-belts while driving. The most frequently reported reasons for using seat-belts were avoiding fines, fear of injuries and respecting the law. To improve seatbelt use, it is recommended that law enforcement accompanied by public education should be a priority. RÉSUMÉ Le port de la ceinture de sécurité est le moyen le plus efficace pour la prévention des traumatismes sévères et des décès dans les accidents de la circulation. Pourtant, les conducteurs et les passagers de nombreux pays en développement négligent cet acte. La présente étude visait à mesurer le taux d'utilisation de la ceinture de sécurité et les facteurs influant sur celle-ci à Téhéran (République islamique d'Iran). À partir de l'observation directe de 7718 véhicules sur des sites sélectionnés aléatoirement à Téhéran, il a été constaté que 77,9 % des conducteurs et 43,7 % des passagers assis à l'avant avaient bouclé leur ceinture. Les conductrices étaient plus nombreuses à mettre leur ceinture que les conducteurs mais moins nombreuses à porter la ceinture de sécurité en tant que passagères assises à l'avant. Dans les fourgons et les camionnettes, les taux d'utilisation de la ceinture chez les conducteurs comme chez les passagers des sièges avant étaient faibles. Dans une étude par entrevues distincte au cours de laquelle 666 personnes ont été interrogées, 62,4 % ont déclaré toujours porter leur ceinture de sécurité lorsqu'elles conduisaient. Les motifs les plus fréquemment évoqués pour justifier le port de la ceinture étaient les suivants : éviter les amendes, craindre les traumatismes et respecter la loi. Afin d'améliorer le port de la ceinture de sécurité,il est recommandé que l'application de la loi et l'éducation du public deviennent des priorités. ‫اإلسالمية‬ ‫إيران‬ ‫مجهورية‬

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“…In the United States, occupational accidents in the construction industry resulted in the deaths of about 17.29 workers out of 100,000 between 1980 and 1992 (8). Accidents in the transportation industry also represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality of youth worldwide; in developing countries such as Iran, there is a high rate of deaths due to accidents in the transport sector, at 25.8 deaths per 100,000 people, whereas in developed countries, this rate is 19.9 deaths (9,10).…”

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A Framework for the Calculation of Direct and Indirect Costs of Accidents and Its Application to Incidents Occurring in Iran’s Construction Industry in 2013

Vatani¹,

Saraji²,

Pourreza³

et al. 2016

Trauma Mon

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Background: Occupational accidents represent one of the major problems in developing and developed countries. Deaths caused by occupational accidents result in loss of life, lost working hours, and related costs. These accidents create a lot of waste for the community and labor organizations. Moreover, they result in socioeconomic losses such as disability, loss of work time, and increased medical care expenses.

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Mortality pattern according to autopsy findings among traffic accident victims in Yazd, Iran

Cited by 31 publications

References 19 publications

Epidemiological Patterns of Road Traffic Crashes During the Last Two Decades in Iran: A Review of the Literature from 1996 to 2014

Epidemiological Patterns of Road Traffic Crashes During the Last Two Decades in Iran: A Review of the Literature from 1996 to 2014

Seat-belt use among drivers and front passengers: an observational study from the Islamic Republic of Iran

A Framework for the Calculation of Direct and Indirect Costs of Accidents and Its Application to Incidents Occurring in Iran’s Construction Industry in 2013

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