This annual report - Taranaki District Health Board

Nature of the Injury SustainedIn New Zealand during 2007–2011, the most common types of injuries sustained as theresult of an assault in young people were head injuries, with fractures of the lower jaw,nose and facial bones being particularly prominent. Upper limb (including hand and wrist)injuries were also common (Table 74).Table 74. Nature of Injury Arising from Assault in Hospitalised Young People Aged 15–24Years, New Zealand 2007–2011Primary DiagnosisNumber: Total2007−2011Assault Admissions, Young People 15–24 YearsHead InjuriesNew ZealandNumber:AnnualAverage% of TotalFracture of the Lower Jaw 1,289 257.8 23.6Fracture of the Nasal Bones 316 63.2 5.8Fracture of Malar and Maxillary Bones 302 60.4 5.5Concussion 270 54.0 4.9Fracture of the Orbital Floor 244 48.8 4.5Superficial Head Injury 145 29.0 2.7Other Fractures Skull or Facial Bones 160 32.0 2.9Other Head Injuries 895 179.0 16.4Other InjuriesInjuries to Wrist and Hand 681 136.2 12.5Other Injuries to Upper Limb 326 65.2 6.0Injuries to Abdomen, Spine and Pelvis 308 61.6 5.6Injuries to Lower Limb 175 35.0 3.2Injuries to Thorax (including Rib Fractures) 169 33.8 3.1Other Injuries 188 37.6 3.4Total Injuries 5,468 1,093.6 100.0Source: National Minimum DatasetAssault in Young People - 323