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)

Objetivos: Estudiar la incidencia, las características epidemiológicas y tipos de accidentes domésticos y de ocio en Castilla y León durante 2009. Diseño: Estudio observacional descriptivo prospectivo de diseño muestral. Emplazamiento: Centros de salud de atención primaria de Castilla y León. Participantes: El registro de enfermería lo realizan 130 enfermeros/as seleccionados mediante análisis de conglomerados. Cubren una población del 5%. Mediciones principales: Los datos se obtuvieron mediante un formulario anónimo. Las variables estudiadas fueron sexo, edad, momento, lugar, tipo y desencadenante del accidente. Se realizó análisis descriptivo y se utilizaron los tests de x2, exacto de Fischer, x2 de tendencias y t de Student. Los intervalos de confianza se calcularon al 95%. Resultados: 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 leisure accidents in Castilla y León during 2009. Design: A descriptive study using a prospective sample design. Emplacement: Health Primary Care Centres of Castilla y León. Participants: The Nurse Registry 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)

[Epidemiological characteristics and types of domestic and leisure accidents: sentinel health network of Castilla y León (2009)]. / Incidencia, características epidemiológicas y tipos de accidentes domésticos y de ocio. Red centinela sanitaria de Castilla y León (2009).

OBJECTIVES: To study incidence, epidemiological characteristics and types of domestic and leisure accidents in Castilla y León during 2009. DESIGN: A descriptive study using a prospective sample design. EMPLACEMENT: Health Primary Care Centres of Castilla y León. PARTICIPANTS: The Nurse Registry 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 anonymous form. The studied variables were sex, age, type, place, type and origin of the accident. A descriptive analysis was performed using χ(2), Fischer, χ(2) of trends and t Student tests, with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS: The annual cumulative incidence was 2651 cases/100000 inhabitants, there 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.