RoSPA NI : Home Safety : Statistics
DHSS&PS / RoSPA Accident & Emergency Survey
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Baseline data for 2000/1
PriceWaterhouseCoopers were commissioned by the Department of Health, Social Services & Public Safety (DHSS&PS) to conduct a head count of people attending 16 accident and emergency (A&E) departments in Northern Ireland. Furthermore, interviews were conducted with individuals who were attending for the first time with accidental injuries.
In accordance with the terms of reference, the headcount has enabled the formulation of baseline data with respect to the number of people attending A&E departments with accidental injuries over the duration of a year.
In addition, more detailed information on the circumstances of the accident and the characteristics of the person concerned has been collated with emphasis on home accidents.
Summary of key findings
- It is estimated that almost 175,000 accidental injuries were treated in the Province’s A&E departments in 2000.
- Two thirds of accidents were classified as triage 4 and just over 2% were classified as triage 1 or 2.
- The most common types of injury were bruising, lacerations and sprains and these accounted for over 80% of accidents.
- Over 40% of the accidents occurred at home and over 80% of these resulted in bruising, lacerations and sprains. 42% of home accidents affected the fingers/hand, wrist and arm.
- The two main activities being undertaken at the time of the home accident were walking (26%) and playing (25%). This correlates with the causes of accidents which were primarily as a result of falling (on the same level) and being struck by an object. Where objects were involved in home accidents, it was mainly furniture and fixtures.
- The under 10 years age group are the most likely to be involved in a home accident.
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