Head Injury Incidence in Norway
Author Information
Author(s): Heskestad Ben, Baardsen Roald, Helseth Eirik, Romner Bertil, Waterloo Knut, Ingebrigtsen Tor
Primary Institution: Ullevål University Hospital
Hypothesis
What is the incidence of head injury in the Stavanger region compared to previous Norwegian studies?
Conclusion
The study found a decreasing trend in annual incidence rates for hospital admitted head injuries over the last 30 years.
Supporting Evidence
- The annual incidence rate was 207/100,000 population for hospital referred head injury.
- More than 50% of the injuries were caused by falls.
- The highest incidence rate was observed among men above 90 years at 882/100,000.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many people got hurt in their heads in Stavanger, Norway, and found that fewer people are getting hurt compared to 30 years ago.
Methodology
The study registered all head injured patients referred to Stavanger University Hospital during 2003, using both prospective and retrospective data collection methods.
Potential Biases
The study sample is relatively small, implying a risk for random variation.
Limitations
The data collection was partially retrospective, which may have influenced the accuracy of the inclusion procedure and classification of injuries.
Participant Demographics
The study included head-injured patients referred to the hospital, with a notable male preponderance of 1.7:1.0.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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