The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
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J Egypt Public Health Assoc · Mar 2017
Pattern and outcome of pediatric head injuries in the Suez Canal Region: A follow-up study.
A significant number of children sustain head injuries every year. Despite this, few studies in Egypt have provided detailed information about these injuries. ⋯ Children aged 5 years or less comprised 75% of the children who presented to the hospital following head injury. Falls and road traffic accidents were the most common causes of injury. Most injuries were of mild severity, and concussion was the most common encountered type of injury. Assessment of functional outcome showed good recovery in most children. Enforcement of strict effective regulations and observing safety measures during driving by authorities is needed to reduce traffic accidents. Health education programs for parents about careful supervision and first aid should be provided to help prevent child head injury and its disastrous consequences.