Examining the burden of unintentional injuries in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ghana, there is a lack of comprehensive and empirical data on injuries. In the absence of robust national datasets, systematic reviews serve as a critical tool for understanding existing evidence. Our study synthesises the available literature to estimate the pooled prevalence and mortality associated with unintentional injuries in Ghana.

Method

We searched and identified studies that reported on the burden (prevalence, mortality, economic and disabilities) of commonly reported unintentional injuries (road traffic injuries, falls, burns, drowning and poisoning) in Ghana. Studies were identified from PubMed, EMBASE, Global Health, and Scopus from 2000 to 2023.

Result

A total of 46 studies were included in the review. The prevalence and mortality of uninte

SUBMITTER: Gyaase D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481059 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature