Incidencia, características epidemiológicas y tipos de accidentes domésticos y de ocio. Red centinela sanitaria de Castilla y León (2009) / Epidemiological characteristics and types of domestic and leisure accidents. Sentinel health network of Castilla y León (2009)
La incidencia acumulada anual de accidentes domésticos y de ocio fue de 2.651 casos por 100.000 habitantes, siendo ligeramente mayor el porcentaje de hombres (50,4%). Se accidentaron más los menores de 15 años y ≥ 65 años. El 49,2% de los accidentes ocurrió en horario de mañana y un 71,7% en día laborable. Un 57,1% se produjo en el hogar, un 16,8% en la vía pública y un 7,3% en centros escolares. Los tipos de accidente más comunes fueron caídas al mismo nivel (40,4%) y uso de objetos cortantes y punzantes (22,7%).
Conclusiones:
El accidente se produjo, fundamentalmente, en el hogar, en día laborable y como consecuencia de caídas. Los grupos de edad más afectados fueron los menores de 15 años y ≥ 65 años(AU)
Objectives:
To study incidence, epidemiological characteristics and types of domestic and leisureaccidents in Castilla y León during 2009.
Design:
A descriptive study using a prospective sample design. Emplacement HealthPrimary Care Centres of Castilla y León.
Participants:
The NurseRegistry is made up of 130 nurses selected by conglomerates analysis. They cover 5% of the population. Principal measurements The information was obtained by means of an anonymus form. The studied variables were sex, age, type, place, type and origin of the accident. A descriptive analysis was performed using x2, Fischer, x2 of trends and t Student tests, with 95% confidence intervals.
Results:
The annual cumulative incidence was 2651 cases/100000 inhabitants, ther being slightly higher percentage of men (50.4%). The ≤ 15 and ≥ 65 years age groups had more accidents. The time of day of 49.2% of the accidents was during the morning and 71.7% were on a working day. The majority (57.1%) took place in the home, 16,8% in the street, and 7.3% in schools. The most common accidents types were falls to the same level (40.4%) and use of cutting and sharp objects (22.7%).
Conclusions:
Most accidents took place within the home, on a working day and by falls. The most affected were the ≤ 15 and ≥ 65 years old age groups(AU)
