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By Arthur Kiconco BEHS, MPH

Distribution of Injury Related Deaths in Kampala Metropolitan Area: A Record Based Cross-Sectional Study. By Arthur Kiconco BEHS, MPH. Introduction. Every 5 seconds one person dies as a result of an injury Estimated >5 million deaths across all ages globally are injury related

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By Arthur Kiconco BEHS, MPH

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  1. Distribution of Injury Related Deaths in Kampala Metropolitan Area: A Record Based Cross-Sectional Study By Arthur Kiconco BEHS, MPH

  2. Introduction • Every 5 seconds one person dies as a result of an injury • Estimated >5 million deaths across all ages globally are injury related • 9% of the world’s deaths annually; nearly 1.7 times deaths due to infectious diseases • Successful injury prevention and control depends on comprehensive evidence • Most studies have focused on road traffic injuries • Other forms of injuries also significant Study aim: • Describing the distribution of injury deaths in Kampala Metropolitan Area using post-mortem data recorded at Kampala City Mortuary, Uganda.

  3. Methods • Study design: Register based cross-sectional study (January-December 2014 Data). • Data Collection: Usedachecklist based on WHO Injury Surveillance Data Capture Form • Study population:All injury related deaths recorded in 2014. • Sample size: 1876 deaths. • Analysis: Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests

  4. Results • 57% (1876/3290) of the deaths were injury related and 82% among males • Close to 90% (1674/1876) of the deaths were among adults. • Road traffic injuries were the leading cause of death (over 40%) • Burns led to 6.8% and were second leading among juveniles. • Big numbers of deaths were recorded in: • December (183), • February (171) and April (168) • Rest recorded below 160 deaths

  5. Conclusion • Injury related deaths led to > 50% of all deaths, males more affected. • Road traffic injuries, burns, strangulation, drowning, and firearms were the most common causes of death. • This burden of injury deaths calls for multi-sectoral and comprehensive approach to the development of injury control and prevention interventions.

  6. Recommendations • Multi-sectoral approach is necessary • Focus on upstream control and preventive measures • Evidence based research focused on: • Clarifying risk factors for injury occurrence • Practical preventive interventions

  7. Acknowledgements • MaKSPH-CDC Fellowship Programme • Kampala Capital City Authority • Uganda Police Force • MakSPH TRIAD Mentors

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