Unintentional Injuries in Pakistan: A National Health Survey
Author Information
Author(s): Fatmi Zafar, Hadden Wilbur C, Razzak Junaid A, Qureshi Huma I, Hyder Adnan A, Pappas Gregory
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University
Hypothesis
What is the annual incidence, patterns, and severity of unintentional injuries among persons over five years of age in Pakistan?
Conclusion
There is a high burden of unintentional injuries among persons over five years of age in Pakistan.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall annual incidence of unintentional injuries was 45.9 per 1000 per year.
- An estimated 6.16 million unintentional injuries occur in Pakistan annually among persons over five years of age.
- Injuries were more common among males than females and in urban areas compared to rural areas.
- Falls were the most frequently reported type of injury.
Takeaway
Many people in Pakistan get hurt by accidents every year, especially at home or on the roads. We need to find ways to keep everyone safer.
Methodology
The study used a two-stage stratified design to interview 18,315 persons over 5 years of age from a nationally representative sample.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of injuries due to reliance on self-reported data.
Limitations
The study may underestimate the true incidence of injuries due to reliance on recall and exclusion of minor injuries.
Participant Demographics
Participants included both males and females over the age of five from urban and rural areas in Pakistan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 39.3–52.5
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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