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Project No. 98 (1996)Major Causes of Accidental Mortality among Children Aged 0-14 Years in Al-Ain, UAEStudent Authors: Khalifa Moh'd Al SamanFaculty Supervisors: Dr. A. Bener, Dr. N. PughAbstract:Objective To identify the major causes of accidental mortality among children age 0-14years old in Al Ain district for the years 1980-1995.Methods This is a retrospective, descriptive study done at the preventive medicinedepartment in Al Ain district. The target population was all children aged 0-14 years,who died from accident and trauma during the years 1980-1995.Results 301 children from different nationalities died from accidents in Al Ain from1980- 1995 (69.4% were males and 30.6% were females). UAE and other Arabsrepresented the majority of deaths (57.8%, 18.9% respectively). Most of the mortalityoccurred in the age groups 1-4 years (28.6%) and 5-8 years (27.2%). Head and neckinjuries were the major mechanism of death (57.5%) followed by burns (13.3%) andfractures (10.6%). The major causes of accidental deaths were: RTA (65.1%),followed by drowning (15.6%) and burns (8.0%). The year 1998 witnessed thehighest percentage of deaths (9.6%) and February (12.6%) represented the majormonth in number of accidental death.Conclusion Childhood injuries represent a significant public health problem and amajor health hazard leading to high morbidity and mortality in Al Ain.Recommendation Preventive efforts should give special attention to the causes ofaccidental death in children and health education programs should aim to educatefamilies to protect their children from dangerous situation that lead to their accidentaldeath.
Project No. 99 (1996)Actual Causes of Death in Al Ain: the Past and the PresentStudent Authors: Humaid Abdulla Al-AfreetFaculty Supervisors: Dr. N. Pugh, Dr. H.H. HossainAbstract:Objective The ten causes of mortality in Al Ain in the past (25 years ago) and thepresent were compared. Infant mortality was also compared.Methods This was done by comparing death register records of the past (1969-72) andthe present (1995) at the preventive medicine department , MOH, Al Ain.Results In the past, infectious diseases and obstetric-related conditions were theleading causes of mortality, while now accidents and cardiovascular diseases are theleading causes. In the past, infant mortality rate was high, while now the age groupabove 65 years are the leading one in mortality. In the past, infectious andprematurity were major causes of infant mortality, while now it is congenitalanomalies.Conclusion These changes have reflected a rapid socio-economic development andmodern health systems. Renewed efforts are needed to prevent accidents and changesin lifestyle associated with cardiovascular diseases.
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