Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents

Adolescent and infant deaths due to home accidents pose an important social problem and can be prevented significantly by appropriate measures. The aims of this study about adolescent deaths under the age of 18 and infant deaths due to home accidents were assessment of risk factors and propos...

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Main Authors: Mahmut Aşirdizer, Mehmet Sunay Yavuz, Emre Albek, Gürol Cantürk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2005-04-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2702
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description Adolescent and infant deaths due to home accidents pose an important social problem and can be prevented significantly by appropriate measures. The aims of this study about adolescent deaths under the age of 18 and infant deaths due to home accidents were assessment of risk factors and proposals for protective measures. Toward these aims, 414 autopsy reports (Provided by Mortuary Section, Council of Forensic Medicine, Istanbul Turkey, 1996-2000) were reviewed, as well as scene investigation data and information from eyewitnesses. Determination of risk factors, appropriate education, as well as legal regulations for manufacturers of household articles may significantly reduce the number of infant and adolescent deaths due to home accidents.
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spelling doaj-art-e97413e8d4d543088fef54902435bf942025-08-20T03:01:15ZengHacettepe University Institute of Child HealthThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics0041-43012791-64212005-04-01472Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidentsMahmut Aşirdizer0Mehmet Sunay YavuzEmre AlbekGürol CantürkDepartment of Forensic Medicine, Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey. Adolescent and infant deaths due to home accidents pose an important social problem and can be prevented significantly by appropriate measures. The aims of this study about adolescent deaths under the age of 18 and infant deaths due to home accidents were assessment of risk factors and proposals for protective measures. Toward these aims, 414 autopsy reports (Provided by Mortuary Section, Council of Forensic Medicine, Istanbul Turkey, 1996-2000) were reviewed, as well as scene investigation data and information from eyewitnesses. Determination of risk factors, appropriate education, as well as legal regulations for manufacturers of household articles may significantly reduce the number of infant and adolescent deaths due to home accidents. https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2702
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Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents
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title Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents
title_full Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents
title_fullStr Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents
title_full_unstemmed Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents
title_short Infant and adolescent deaths in Istanbul due to home accidents
title_sort infant and adolescent deaths in istanbul due to home accidents
url https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2702
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