Vera-Lopez JD, Hidalgo-Solorzano E, Perez-Nunez R. Risks of unintentional injuries at home: associated factors and their relation on the occurrence of injuries in vulnerable populations.

Abstract

Objective. To estimate level of exposure to different risks of unintentional injuries (UI) at home, identifying factors associated, and to analyze its relation to the occurrence of injuries in Mexican vulnerable populations. Materials and methods. A crossover study design analyzed secondary information from the leading agency for UI prevention (Ministry of Health) collected during 2016-2019. Using Poisson regression, factors associated to the number of risks present at home were analyzed in households with children (<5) and elders (75+); logistic regression analyzed factors associated with the occurrence of UI. Results. Households with <5 had an average of six risks; 2.9 where 75+ lived. Prevalence of UI the previous year was 3.1% (95%CI=2.0,4.6) in <1 year, 7.6% (95%CI=6.9,8.4) in 1-4 years and 17.1% (95%CI=15.6,18.7) in 75+. Falls were the main cause. Conclusions.There is a high number of risks in households with vulnerable populations; it is necessary to strengthen prevention, education and health promotion strategies.