Table 2 Distribution of injuries from RTA, Assault, and Falls
From: Epidemiology of injuries presenting to the accident centre of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Variable | RTA (%) | Assault (%) | Fall (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Male | 4,884 (69.9) | 1592 (74.5) | 2151 (61.1) |
Female | 2,100 (30.1) | 544 (25.5) | 1370 (38.9) |
Age | |||
< 18 | 4,594 (39.3) | 1,210 (10.4) | 2,560 (21.9) |
18–65 | 2,306 (39.2) | 915 (15.6) | 814 (13.8) |
> 65 | 84 (28.1) | 11 (3.7) | 147 (49.2) |
Outcome | |||
Treated and discharged | 4519 (64.7) | 1703 (79.7) | 2541 (72.2) |
Admitted | 2353 (33.7) | 422 (19.8) | 955 (27.1) |
Died | 112 (1.6) | 11 (0.5) | 25 (0.7) |