Articles: singapore-epidemiology.
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Childhood injury is one of the leading causes of death globally, with falls being the sixth leading cause. This study aimed to examine the demographics, patterns of injury and temporal risk factors for falls from height above 3 m in Singapore. ⋯ Our study shows that falls from windows of homes are an important cause of mortality. Height of fall was also an important predictor of morbidity that led to a higher level of hospitalisation care. Preventive measures should be implemented to ensure safety in high-rise residential buildings to prevent paediatric falls from heights.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Apr 2021
Observational StudyHealth-seeking behaviour of foreign workers in Singapore: Insights from emergency department visits.
Foreign workers (FWs) on work permit face unique health challenges and potential barriers to healthcare. We aimed to examine the epidemiology, attendance patterns, disposition, and adherence to follow-up, by FWs on work permit to two emergency departments (EDs) in Singapore. ⋯ In Singapore, the EDs of public restructured hospitals provide healthcare safety nets to FWs on work permit. These workers made more low-acuity visits compared to the general population during the study period and may face potential barriers to admission and follow-up.
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Feb 2021
Epidemiology and risk stratification of minor head injuries in school-going children.
Head injuries occur commonly in children and can lead to concussion injuries. We aim to describe the epidemiology of head injuries among school-going children and identify predictors of brain concussions in Singapore. ⋯ This study provides a detailed description of the pattern of head injuries among school-going children in Singapore. High risk patients may require closer monitoring to detect post-concussion syndrome early.