Epidemiology of Major Incidents in Pakistan
Author Information
Author(s): Waseem Hunniya, Carenzo Luca, Razzak Junaid, Naseer Rizwan
Primary Institution: Public Health Solutions Pakistan
Hypothesis
What are the causes and epidemiology of major incidents dealt with by emergency medical services in Punjab, Pakistan?
Conclusion
Road traffic crashes are the most common cause of major incidents in developing countries such as Pakistan.
Supporting Evidence
- Road traffic crashes accounted for 48.6% of major incidents.
- The total number of casualties was 3,380, with 73.7% being RTC victims.
- 10.4% of casualties were found dead on the scene.
Takeaway
In Pakistan, many people get hurt or die in major accidents, especially from car crashes, and we need to find ways to prevent these accidents.
Methodology
Retrospective review of major incidents reported by the Rescue 1122 service over a 6-month period.
Potential Biases
Potential underreporting of incidents not handled by the rescue service.
Limitations
Selection bias, reporting bias, and data collected from only 24 out of 35 districts.
Participant Demographics
Emergency incidents in Punjab, Pakistan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.62
Confidence Interval
[5-12]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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