Table 2.
Gender-based differences in the cause of injuries
| Cause of injury | Male (%) | Female (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide |
11.5 |
9.4 |
0.32 |
| Traffic accident, car |
14.2 |
11.5 |
0.26 |
| Traffic accident, motorcycle |
14.8 |
1.4 |
<0.001* |
| Traffic accident, bicycle |
6.0 |
5.0 |
0.55 |
| Traffic accident, pedestrian |
9.3 |
22.3 |
<0.001* |
| Fall >3 m |
21.4 |
19.1 |
0.41 |
| Fall <3 m |
13.7 |
27.0 |
<0.001* |
| Suspected violent crime |
5.0 |
4.0 |
0.49 |
| Penetrating trauma | 11.84 | 3.61 | <0.001* |
*Significant difference.