The burden of injuries in Ethiopia from 1990-2017: evidence from the global burden of disease study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mortality caused by injuries is increasing and becoming a significant global public health concern. Limited evidence from Ethiopia on road traffic, unintentional and intentional injuries indicate the potential public health impact of problems resulting from such injuries. However, there is a significant evidence gap about the actual national burden of all injuries in Ethiopia. This data base study aimed to reveal the national burden of different injuries in Ethiopia.

Methodology

Data for this study were extracted from the estimates of the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2017 study. Estimates of metrics such as Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), death rates, incidence, and prevalence were extracted. The metrics were then examined at different injury types, soc

SUBMITTER: Ali S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7751094 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature