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Background: With respect to the aging process, one of the challenges facing the health sector in the coming years is cause of accidents in the elderly which has an effective portion in disability and death. In Iran, accidents and their causes in the elderly, to take the necessary measures has not been well studied. This study was conducted in 2014, with the aim of determination of the factors associated with injuries caused by accidents in the elderly referred to hospital of Tuyserkan city.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 222 elderly referred to hospital of Tuyserkan city that have accidents in 2014. First, by referring to the fight against diseases of public health center, primary data were taken about status of victims, and then with referring to the hospital, checklist of injuries from medical records was completed. Checklist Including personal information, type, severity, time and consequences of the damage. The data were analyzed by statistical software SPSS16.
Results: The extent of injuries in men was more than in women (respectively 62/2% and 37/8%). Most elderly people injured are in age group of 60 to 64 years (58/1%). Also, most injuries was related to traffic accidents and falls (respectively 38/7% and 35/6%). Severity of the injuries were moderate (58%).
Conclusion: Elderly people, due to physiological conditions are in danger of accidents and their irreversible effects. Therefore, effective and regular training about injury prevention and secure of living environment and society for the elderly, and regarding to reduction of injuries in this age group is necessary.
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