A survey of shinty injuries in the Highlands during 1987-88.

الگوی دموگرافیک-اجتماعی مرگ‌های ناشی از حوادث ترافیکی در استان کردستان طی سال‌های 88-81

  Received: 16 Sep, 2012 Accepted: 15 Nov, 2012     Background & Aims: From among the various injuries, road traffic injuries have special characteristics such as high frequency, high intensity and involvement of population. Damage of these events is so extensive that it called war of road. Consequences Traffic injuries in Iran is the third cause of death and have the highest DALY, and the most...

Needlestick and Sharp Injuries Incidents among Iranian Healthcare Workers: an Updated Survey in Iran

Background and objectives: Needle stick and sharp injuries (NSIs) has remained as a persisting occupational hazard among the healthcare workers. This study aimed to provide updated information on the intensity and potential causes of the problem in Iran, by surveying a sample from major hospitals affiliated with Tehran University of Medical Sciences.   Methods: Of 3312 healthcare workers with...

Impact of Ramadan fasting on energy intake and anthropometry of type 2 diabetics-Study in two regions of the central highlands and southeastern Algeria

  Introduction:During the month of Ramadan, muslims change their lifestyle. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on the energy intake and anthropometry of type 2 diabetics. Methods:Epidemiological study by questionnaire were collected before (T0), during (T1) and after (T3) Ramadan 2013. The data were collected during medical consultations in sanitary establ...

Epidemiology and Hospitalization Cost of Patients Died Due To Burn Injuries: a Survey of Provincial Data

Background and Objectives: The burn injuries are one of the serious public health problems which impose a high economic burden on patients and their family, health sector and community in general. This study aimed to explore epidemiological data of burn patients and factors influencing costs of hospitalization due to burn injuries in Kermanshah Province situated in Western Iran.   Methods: Th...

Survey of occupational injuries on a large pineapple plantation during the harvesting season.