The burden of road traffic injuries in developing countries: the 1st national injury survey of Pakistan
Ghaffar, A.; Hyder, A.A.; Masud, T.I.
Public Health 118(3): 211-217
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-3506 PMID: 15003410 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2003.05.003Document Number: 233208
Objectives: To assess the burden of road traffic injuries in Pakistan - a developing country in South Asia. Methods: A nationally representative household interview survey was conducted in the summer of 1997, to measure the burden of all injuries for all ages and in both genders using a 3-month recall period. Results: The overall incidence of injury events was 41 (CI: 39.2-43.8) per 1000 per year and for road traffic injuries 15 (CI: 13.7-16.5) per 1000 per year. The relative risk for road traffic injuries was found to be higher in males, those 16-45 years old, and those in the professional category of laborers and vendors. Conclusions: This first national survey reflects the growing impact of injuries, especially road traffic injuries in Pakistan and portends a challenge for the national health system.
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