OBJECTIVE Despite the advancement of forensic science, electro-traumas still pose serious challenges. METHODS We have studied the forensic medical documentation from 485 autopsies following electro-trauma over the period 1980-2006, performed at the forensic wards in 6 districts of the country The statistical analysis includes comparison of means and percentages. They are carried out using SPS...

categories. The classification was carried Cultural/lifestyle diversity Knowledge society Media convergence Circulation and Distribution of Value Service productivity e-government . e-democracy Entertainment Frontier fields Energy Natural disasters Medical care Food Accidents Crime prevention Domestic regional disparities Aging society Intl. economic disparity Education Cyber Security Maximizin...

This study reflects on the difficulties and strategies of blind parents to take care of their children. The situations were related to breastfeeding, bathing, feeding, domestic accidents and administering medication. They use touch, hearing, smelling and the support network, contributing to their autonomy.

Accidents among adolescents and young adults are a public health issue, and present two main characteristics: a strong association with sporting activities, and frequent recurrence. Sports accidents are generally relatively benign, but they show a marked tendency to recur Young people engaging in sporting activities do not generally exhibit psychological traits different from the general popula...

Recent conservative estimates suggest that, in 1999, between 750,00 and 880,000 people died as a direct result of road accidents.1 The World Health Organization (WHO) puts the number even higher—at 1.171 million people.2 About 85 percent of these deaths occurred in the developing and transitional economies; about onehalf were in urban areas. In addition, between 25 and 35 million people were in...

Background: Accidents are the first cause of death in children under 5- year, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of prevention behavior of domestic accidents in mothers of children fewer than 5 years old based on protection motivation theory )PMT(. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study, 190 m...

BACKGROUND Accidental injuries are the most common cause of death in children over the age of one. Every year, millions of children are permanently disabled or disfigured because of accidents. OBJECTIVE To assess the level of knowledge of women with respect to children's domestic accidents, and to determine its association with some demographic factors. METHOD This cross-sectional study was...