Road traffic injuries and their associated risk factors in Dibrugarh district, Assam: a cross-sectional study
Kirshan Hanse Chinthong,
Jenita Baruah,
Ishan Phukan
Abstract:Background: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity throughout the world and especially in developing countries like India, out of which many goes unreported. As such, this study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of RTIs and their associated risk factors in Dibrugarh district of Assam.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 820 samples taken from both urban and rural areas of Dibrugarh district. Data was collected by personal interview using a pre-d… Show more
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