Injury patterns in rural and urban Uganda.
Injury patterns in rural and urban Uganda.
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10.1136/ip.7.1.46
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2001-03-01
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Lett, R
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Kobusingye, O;Guwatudde, D;Lett, R
目标：描述和对比伤害模式在农村和城市Uganda.SETTINGS：一个农村和一个城市community in Uganda.METHODS：社区卫生工作者采访了成年受访者在家庭中选择的多级抽样，使用标准化的questionnaire.RESULTS：在农村设置，1,673户，7,427人，进行了调查。伤害年死亡率为92/10万，残疾患病率为0.7%.在城市环境中，调查了2 322个家庭，10 982人。伤害年死亡率为217/10万，伤害致残率为2.8%。致死性、致残性和恢复性损伤的总发生率为116/1，000/年。主要死亡原因是农村地区的溺水和城市的道路交通。结论：伤害是乌干达的沉重负担，其发生率远高于大多数西方国家。城市人口比农村人口面临更高的风险，受伤的模式也不同。控制伤害的干预措施应成为乌干达的优先事项。
OBJECTIVES: To describe and contrast injury patterns in rural and urban Uganda.SETTINGS: One rural and one urban community in Uganda.METHODS: Community health workers interviewed adult respondents in households selected by multistage sampling, using a standardized questionnaire.RESULTS: In the rural setting, 1,673 households, with 7,427 persons, were surveyed. Injuries had an annual mortality rate of 92/100,000 persons, and disabilities a prevalence proportion of 0.7%. In the urban setting 2,322 households, with 10,982 people, were surveyed. Injuries had an annual mortality rate of 217/100,000, and injury disabilities a prevalence proportion of 2.8%. The total incidence of fatal, disabling, and recovered injuries was 116/1,000/year. Leading causes of death were drowning in the rural setting, and road traffic in the city.CONCLUSION: Injuries are a substantial burden in Uganda, with much higher rates than those in most Western countries. The urban population is at a higher risk than the rural population, and the patterns of injury differ. Interventions to control injuries should be a priority in Uganda.