Sex Differences in Civilian Injury in Baghdad From 2003 to 2014

Shaak, Kyle; Lafta, Riyadh; Stewart, Barclay T; Fowler, Thomas R.; Shatari, Sahar A. Esa Al; Burnham, Gilbert; Cherewick, Megan; Wren, Sherry M.; Groen, Reinou S.; Kushner, Adam L.

doi:10.1097/sla.0000000000002140

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“…The largest number of injured persons was in the eastern region and the lowest was in the southern region. These results are similar to those reported in Kosovo regions during the Balkans conflict but inconsistent with those reported in Iraqi and Palestinian conflicts as the data collected in the later ones was restricted mainly to Gaza strip and the Central area of Iraq particularly Bagdad [31,32].…”

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Trends and patterns of deaths, injuries and intentional disabilities within the Libyan armed conflict: 2012-2017

2019

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Background The consequences of armed conflicts impose considerable burdens on the economy and health care services, particularly in countries that are not equipped to deal with them, such as in the Middle-East, and North African countries. Little is known about the burden of mortality and injury resulting from the Libyan armed conflict. This study aimed to determine the trends and patterns of mortality, injury and disabilities directly associated with the Libyan armed conflict and analyze the geographic variation within the country during 2012–2107. Methods Data on conflict-related deaths, injuries, and disabilities were obtained from the national registry offices. The information included date, place, and demographic information. A questionnaire was also used to obtain information from the affected individuals and their families. National and regional trends of mortality, injury and disabilities were calculated. Spatial analysis was performed using geographic data available on all documented cases to analyze clustering of mortality and injury. Results A total of 16,126 deaths and 42,633 injuries were recorded with complete information during the Libyan conflict from 2012 till 2017. The overall mortality rate was 2.7/1000 population and injury rate was 7.1/1000. The overall male-to-female ratio of mortality and injury was 4.4:1; 42.3% were single and aged 20–30 years old, and 26.4% were aged 31–40 years. Moreover, injuries resulted in death in 20.1% of cases and disability in 33.5% of the cases. Most of the disabilities were caused by blasts, while gun shots resulted in more deaths. The overall mortality and injury rates were highest during 2015–2017. These rates were highest in the eastern region. Injuries were most concentrated in Benghazi and Derna in the east, followed by Sert and Musrata in the central region. Conclusions Conflict-related mortality, injury and disability has inflicted a heavy burden on the Libyan society that may persist for a long time. The rates of these casualties varied in time and place. National, well-planned efforts are needed to address this serious situation and its consequences.

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Trends and patterns of deaths, injuries and intentional disabilities within the Libyan armed conflict: 2012-2017

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“…This is a slightly higher injury rate for females than reported from Baghdad in 2018 by Shaak et al who undertook a randomised household cluster survey of 900 households. They found 29% of the injuries were in females iii . Our higher rate of injury in females may reflect intentional targeting but may also be a feature of the tightly packed environment of Gaza, and its very urban nature, where it is difficult for targeting to be accurate.…”

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Patterns of Injury in a Gaza War Hospital

Alsalqawi,

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2024

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This study describes the patterns of injury observed in a Gaza war hospital, focusing on 110 consecutive patients. Of these, two had conditions unrelated to trauma, so the analysis was of the remaining 108 casualties. No military personnel were seen. The data reveal clear trends, including a high prevalence of explosive injuries (86.36%), a low prevalence of gunshot wounds (8.18%), a notable proportion of female (34.55%) and child (23.64%) casualties, and the occurrence of multiple injuries (1.73 injuries/patient) because of the use of high explosive. There were 187 injuries identified including 128 fractures. Of these fractures, 64.84% were of the lower limb and 28.91% of the upper limb. Of the 128 fractures, 79 (61.72%) were clinically and/or radiologically infected. The most frequently infected fracture was the compound tibial and fibular fracture, which showed an infection rate of 92.86%. These findings highlight the unique and tragic nature of the Gaza conflict, the increasing injuries to civilians, including women and children, and the long-term healthcare that will be needed.

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Sex Differences in Civilian Injury in Baghdad From 2003 to 2014

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Trends and patterns of deaths, injuries and intentional disabilities within the Libyan armed conflict: 2012-2017

Trends and patterns of deaths, injuries and intentional disabilities within the Libyan armed conflict: 2012-2017

Patterns of Injury in a Gaza War Hospital

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