Unintentional Injury Burden in Hong Kong: Results from a Representative Population-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT: Unintentional injuries are major causes of mortality and morbidity. Although generally perceived as accidents, it is possible to identify those at higher risk and implement appropriate prevention measures. This study aims to investigate the common causes of unintentional injuries and their associated risk factors among a large representative sample. Data of 12,022 individuals who completed the Hong Kong Population Health Survey 2014/15 were extracted. The primary outcome was the prevalence of having unintentional injury(-ies) in the previous 12 months that was severe enough to limit daily activities. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify associations between injuries and sociodemographic, clinical and lifestyle factors. 14.5% of respondents reported episode(

SUBMITTER: Tang EHM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8392553 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature