Epidemiology and Statistics
HASSAN naemi; alireza ghorbani; Seyed Mjid Ghazanfari; Maryam Masoudifar; Reza Koshkenaghi
Volume 25, Issue 1 , May and June 2018, , Pages 161-167
Abstract
Introduction: Traffic accidents are the second leading cause of death in the world and the second cause of death in developing regions. In city after cardiovascular diseases as a model country in second place is death. The purpose of this study are important factors in accidents within the city. Materials ...
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Introduction: Traffic accidents are the second leading cause of death in the world and the second cause of death in developing regions. In city after cardiovascular diseases as a model country in second place is death. The purpose of this study are important factors in accidents within the city. Materials and Methods: This study is longitudinal. All the injured were hospitalized population (550 patients) in Shahid Beheshti Hospital due to traffic accidents in the city of Sabzevar, dated 15/03/89 till 15/03/90 was a self-made questionnaire was used. To valid questionnaires from experts Center for Disease Control and traffic control center experts and its reliability was 7/96. A descriptive study analyzed data and the results were presented in tables and charts. Results: 87% of men with the highest frequency of their gender. More age group 20 to 40 years with a 40% share belongs. Most of the victims of the drivers (60%) was formed. Most vehicle crashes Tasyrgzaz with 4/73% motorcycle. 8/84% of vehicle occupants were not using seat belts and 5/92% of drivers not wearing two-wheeled vehicles. 1.27% of vehicles checked were speeding in the city. 6/40% of the drivers in an accident, did not observe traffic rules and the highest percentage of accidents during the hours of 7 am to 12 am occurred Conclusion: In order to reduce traffic accidents, among children and youth culture in the long term and plan to deal with accidental violations, including speeding, non-use of safety belts and helmets are recommended.