Unintentional injuries in the rural population of Twiserkan Iran: A cross-sectional study on their incidence characteristics and preventability

摘要

BackgroundKnowledge is sparse concerning injuries affecting rural populations in low and middle-income countries in general and in Iran in particular. This study documents the incidence and characteristics of severe injuries affecting rural people in the Iranian district of Twiserkan and it investigates these people's suggestions for injury prevention and control.