Journal of public health
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Journal of public health · Dec 2013
Road traffic disability in China: prevalence and socio-demographic disparities.
Road traffic injuries are a population health problem worldwide especially in less-developed countries; however, little is known about road traffic disability (RTD). This study aims to estimate RTD prevalence and to explore RTD socio-demographic disparities if any within China. ⋯ The findings demonstrate RTD were commonplace among Chinese residents and highlight existing socio-demographic disparities. Road safety initiatives are warranted to prevent RTD in China.
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Journal of public health · Sep 2013
ReviewA systematic review of the epidemiology of unintentional burn injuries in South Asia.
Burns are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. We examined the epidemiology of unintentional burns in South Asia to identify trends and gaps in information. ⋯ Preventing burns in the household in South Asia, particularly around kitchen activities, is essential. Children in South Asia are susceptible to burns and are an important target population. Future research should focus on filling the gaps in burn epidemiology found in this review.
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Journal of public health · Sep 2013
Trends in the prevalence of multiple substance use in adolescents in England, 1998-2009.
This study examines demographic risk factors and trends from 1998 to 2009 for concurrent multiple substance use in adolescence in England. ⋯ These findings affirm the importance of continued prevention efforts targeting individual substance uses while highlighting the policy relevance of multiple substance use and interventions which target it. These interventions should be tailored for at-risk groups including deprived adolescents and young women.