Study on epidemiological features of injury in urban and rural areas in Sichuan

ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological features of injury in the urban and rural areas in Sichuan, provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of injury. MethodsA survey was conducted among the patients diagnosed as injury in their first visit to sentinel hospitals from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008 to analyze the distribution and pattern of injury. ResultsThe male to female ratio of 68 909 injury cases was 1.83∶1. Injury occurred in all age groups, but the cases in 25-44 age group（28 288 cases）accounted for the largest proportion (41.05%). The distribution of injury between urban and rural areas, males and females were different. ConclusionThe incidence pattern of injury in urban areas and rural areas were different in Sichuan. Measures of injury control and prevention should be developed according to the local situation of injury.