Burden and Epidemiological Profile of Injuries in Ghaziabad District, Uttar Pradesh: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2026.v38i01.025Keywords:
Injury,, Prevalence, Epidemiology, Falls, Road Traffic Injury, Mortality, GhaziabadAbstract
Background: Injuries are a significant public health problem contributing to morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. Rapid urbanization, motorization and changing lifestyles have increased exposure to injury risks in developing regions. District-level data are essential to guide local prevention strategies. Objective: To assess the burden and epidemiological profile of injuries in Ghaziabad district with respect to prevalence, nature, patterns, and mortality. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,668 individuals in rural and urban areas of Ghaziabad. Injuries occurring in the past one year that resulted in loss of at least one day of normal activity and all injury-related deaths were included. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics. Results: Out of 1,668 participants, 391 reported injuries in the past year, giving an annual prevalence of 23.4%. Injuries were more common among males and young adults. Falls (36.3%) and road traffic injuries (27.4%) were the leading mechanisms. Post-injury mortality was observed in 6.4% of injured cases. Conclusion: Injuries constitute a considerable public health burden in Ghaziabad district. Targeted interventions focusing on home safety, road safety enforcement, and community awareness are essential to reduce injury incidence and related mortality.
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