Table 1.
Classification of deaths due to homicides and traffic accidents among individuals aged 15-24 years. Goiânia, Brazil, Aug/2005-Aug/2006.
| Violent deaths | 15-19 years | 20-24 years | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | (%) | N | (%) | ||
| Intentional injuries (N = 96) | |||||
| Assault by handgun discharge | 28 | (47.5) | 44 | (51.1) | 72 |
| Assault by sharp object | 6 | (10.2) | 6 | (7.0) | 12 |
| Assault by other specified and unspecified means | 1 | (1.7) | 2 | (2.3) | 3 |
| Legal intervention | 6 | (10.2) | 3 | (3.5) | 9 |
| Traffic accidents (N = 49) | |||||
| Motorcycle rider | 15 | (25.4) | 22 | (25.6) | 37 |
| Car occupant | 3 | (5.1) | 2 | (2.3) | 5 |
| Pedal cyclist | 0 | (0.0) | 3 | (3.5) | 3 |
| Pedestrian | 0 | (0.0) | 3 | (3.5) | 3 |
| Other and unspecified transport accidents | 0 | (0.0) | 1 | (1.2) | 1 |
| Total | 59 | (100.0) | 86 | (100.0) | 145 |