Table 4.
Different types of preventable injuries in different age groups.
| Category of preventable causes | 0–28 days (%) | 29 days - 5 years (%) | 6–12 years (%) | 13–18 years (%) | Total preventable cause of death (n = 172) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) | 0 | 23 (31.1) | 26 (57.8) | 37 (80.4) | 86 (50.0) |
| SUID | 6 (85.7) | 22 (29.7) | 1 (2.2) | 1 (2.2) | 30 (17.4) |
| Drowning | 0 | 10 (13.5) | 9 (20.0) | 0 | 19 (11.0) |
| Abuse | 1 (14.3) | 6 (8.1) | 3 (6.7) | 3 (6.5) | 13 (7.6) |
| Fire, burn, weapon | 0 | 4 (5.4) | 5 (11.1) | 3 (6.5) | 12 (7.0) |
| Household accidents (strangulation, fall etc.) | 0 | 9 (12.2) | 1(2.2) | 2(4.3) | 12 (7.0) |
| Total preventable injuries | 7 (4.1) | 74 (43.0) | 45 (26.0) | 46 (27.0) | 172 (100.0) |