Table 1.
Mechanisms of injury
| Mechanism | % of injuries |
|---|---|
| Penetrating | 78 |
| Gunshot wounds | 54 |
| Blast injuries (improvised explosive device) | 13 |
| Fragmentation | 8 |
| Stab wounds | 3 |
| Blunt | 19 |
| Motor vehicle accident | 16 |
| Fall from height | 3 |
| Not specified | 3 |
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