The epidemiologic characteristic of accidents and injuries in Two-wheeled vehicle rider in Jahrom city from 2009-2014.

Abstract

and head (28.9%). Most of vehicles involved in crashes were motorcycle-cars. The risk of death in road accidents was 2.84 times higher (OR=2.48; CI95%: 2.08-3.89) than in urban areas. The risk of death in spring was 1.6 times higher than winter (OR=1.63; CI95%: 1.024-2.61). The risk of death in men reported 2.07 times higher than women (OR=2.07; CI95%: 1.23-3.49). The risk of death in the age group of 31-60 years was higher than subjects under 15 years (OR=0.36; CI95%: 0.22-0.59). Conclusion: Accidents resulted in the death of two- wheelers were seen in lower aged men, on outside of town and at daytime. The most common trauma was damage to limb and head. Therefore, more studies are needed to ensure that factors affecting limbs and head injuries are minimized.