Incidence and the causes of unintentional non-fatal injuries at a commune in the Central Highlands - Vietnam, 2013

Objectives:

• To describe the incidence of non-fatal unintentional injury in the defined community
• To identify the causes and possible related factors of the injuries
• To identify the pattern of seeking medication of the injured people
• To evaluate the impact of injury on the economic status of the injured people

Methods:

• Study design: cross-sectional design
• Study subject: people with unintentional non-fatal injuries
• Sample size: n = 747

Conclusions:

• Incidence rate: male > female
• Leading causes: road traffic accident and transport-related and falls
• Risk factors: gender, education, occupation, ethnic, family annual income Economic burdens: injured people + the caregivers
• Significance:  First community-based survey in the region
• Vietnam unintentional injury prevention program should aim towards road traffic accident and transport-related and falls
• Further study is needed for identify the risk factors