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Epidemiological characteristics of injuries in young adults from Istria county

Injuries are among the most common causes of hospitalization, causing 10% of the total mortality in the world and are the cause of disability and professional and general inability to work. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological characteristics of injuries of young adults in the area of Istria County, treated for injuries in the General Hospital Pula, and to examine the connection of the recorded injuries with sociodemographic and socioeconomic indicators of the injured patients and their lifestyle habits. This cross-sectional study was conducted in April and May 2017 using a specially designed questionnaire. Out of 202 subjects 131 (64.9%) were men, the average age of all subjects was 28.8 years (19-39), and 150 (74.3%) of the subjects were employed. Women were statistically significantly more often injured as a result of fall, slippage or tripping (43.7%, p=0.010), while men were statistically significantly more often injured when using different tools and during excessive physical activity (44.3%, p=0.003). People of average economic status were more often injured than people with better economic status, both, at home (32.0%, p=0.049) and at work (27.0%, p=0.004). People of better economic status were more often injured on the roads (29.0%, p=0.010), in nature and recreation grounds (39.0%, p=0.030). Gender and socioeconomic status significantly affect the frequency of injury and the method of injury.

injury ; young adults ; questionnaire study ; prevention ; Croatia

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