External causes of death in younger than 18 years old in Portugal in the last 10 years - a retrospective analysis.

IF 1.5 4区 医学 Q2 MEDICINE, LEGAL
Carlota Jardim Gomes, Marta Heitor, Joana Albuquerque, Ana Rita Inácio
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Abstract

Pediatric mortality from external causes has been a worldwide concern in the last decades. In particular, the prevalence of accidental deaths is a key concern, especially traffic accidents. This is retrospective study based on autopsy reports of violent deaths in individuals younger than 18 years from 2014 to 2023 in Portugal, aimed at providing valuable insight in order to help formulate preventive strategies. There were 554 pediatric deaths due to exogenous causes, with a predominance of males (68,95%). Adolescents were the most prevalent age group. The leading cause of death was land transport injury (38,27%). Asphyxia-related deaths were predominant in younger age groups. Accidental deaths accounted for 76,71% of all cases. Preventable injury-related causes continue to be a major contributor to child mortality. The inconsistent mortality rates from various mechanisms emphasize the necessity for targeted and effective preventive measures. Above all, land transport accidents seem to be an issue in need of prompt intervention.

过去 10 年葡萄牙 18 岁以下儿童死亡的外部原因--回顾性分析。
过去几十年来,外部原因造成的儿科死亡一直是全世界关注的问题。其中,意外死亡,尤其是交通事故的发生率是人们关注的焦点。这项回顾性研究基于葡萄牙2014年至2023年期间18岁以下儿童暴力死亡的尸检报告,旨在提供有价值的见解,帮助制定预防策略。共有 554 例儿童死于外因,其中男性占多数(68.95%)。青少年是发病率最高的年龄组。死亡的主要原因是陆地运输伤害(38.27%)。与窒息有关的死亡主要发生在年轻群体中。意外死亡占所有病例的 76.71%。可预防的伤害相关原因仍然是造成儿童死亡的主要原因。各种机制造成的死亡率不一致,这说明有必要采取有针对性的有效预防措施。最重要的是,陆地交通事故似乎是一个需要及时干预的问题。
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Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology MEDICINE, LEGAL-PATHOLOGY
CiteScore
3.90
自引率
5.60%
发文量
114
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology encompasses all aspects of modern day forensics, equally applying to children or adults, either living or the deceased. This includes forensic science, medicine, nursing, and pathology, as well as toxicology, human identification, mass disasters/mass war graves, profiling, imaging, policing, wound assessment, sexual assault, anthropology, archeology, forensic search, entomology, botany, biology, veterinary pathology, and DNA. Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology presents a balance of forensic research and reviews from around the world to reflect modern advances through peer-reviewed papers, short communications, meeting proceedings and case reports.
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