1. By Arthur Kiconco BEHS, MPH
Distribution of Injury Related Deaths in Kampala Metropolitan Area: A Record Based Cross-Sectional Study By
Arthur Kiconco
BEHS, MPH

2. Introduction Every 5 seconds one person dies as a result of an injury
Estimated >5 million deaths across all ages globally are injury related
9% of the world’s deaths annually; nearly 1.7 times deaths due to infectious diseases
Successful injury prevention and control depends on comprehensive evidence
Most studies have focused on road traffic injuries
Other forms of injuries also significant
Study aim:
Describing the distribution of injury deaths in Kampala Metropolitan Area using post-mortem data recorded at Kampala City Mortuary, Uganda.

3. Methods
Study design: Register based cross-sectional study (January-December 2014 Data).
Data Collection: Used a checklist based on WHO Injury Surveillance Data Capture Form
Study population: All injury related deaths recorded in 2014.
Sample size: 1876 deaths.
Analysis: Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests

4. Results
57% (1876/3290) of the deaths were injury related and 82% among males
Close to 90% (1674/1876) of the deaths were among adults.
Road traffic injuries were the leading cause of death (over 40%)
Burns led to 6.8% and were second leading among juveniles.
Big numbers of deaths were recorded in:
December (183),
February (171) and April (168)
Rest recorded below 160 deaths

5. Conclusion
Injury related deaths led to > 50% of all deaths, males more affected.
Road traffic injuries, burns, strangulation, drowning, and firearms were the most common causes of death.
This burden of injury deaths calls for multi-sectoral and comprehensive approach to the development of injury control and prevention interventions.

6. Recommendations Multi-sectoral approach is necessary
Focus on upstream control and preventive measures
Evidence based research focused on:
Clarifying risk factors for injury occurrence
Practical preventive interventions

7. Acknowledgements MaKSPH-CDC Fellowship Programme
Kampala Capital City Authority
Uganda Police Force
MakSPH TRIAD Mentors