Burden of injury in childhood and adolescence in 8 European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Injury is the major cause of death and suffering among children and adolescents, but awareness of the problem and political commitment for preventive actions remain unacceptably low. We have assessed variation in the burden of injuries in childhood and adolescence in eight European countries.

Methods

Hospital, emergency department, and mortality databases of injury patients aged 0-24 years were analyzed for Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and the United Kingdom (England, Wales). Years lost due to premature mortality (YLL), years lived with disability (YLD), and disability adjusted life years (DALYs) were calculated.

Results

Differences in the burden of injury in childhood and adolescence are large, with a fourfold gap betwee

SUBMITTER: Polinder S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2824737 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature