Trends in Injury Death Rates Among Women in Macheng City, China (1984-2008)
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Yang, Wu Li, Yu Xiang, Zhang Dekai, Liu Xiaoxian, Wang Youjie
Primary Institution: Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
What are the trends in injury mortality rates among women aged 15 years or older in Macheng City from 1984 to 2008?
Conclusion
The injury mortality rate for women aged 15 years or older decreased by 77.92% from 1984-2008, although road traffic injuries increased sharply during this period.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall injury death rate of women was 87.60/100,000 from 1984-2008.
- Suicide was the leading cause of injury death for women aged 15 years or older.
- Road traffic injury mortality increased from 1.35 per 100,000 in 1984 to 4.63 per 100,000 in 2008.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many women died from injuries in a city in China over 24 years. It found that fewer women died from injuries overall, but more women died from car accidents.
Methodology
Data on injury deaths were obtained from the Death Registry System in Macheng City, classified using ICD-9 and ICD-10.
Limitations
The study used two different coding systems for injuries, which may have led to inconsistencies, and the findings may not represent the entire Chinese population.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 15 years or older in Macheng City.
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