The burden of injury in Ilam, Iran

Objective (s): Injury is a major public health problem in Iran. The aim of this study was to estimate the burden of injury in Ilam (a province I west)، Iran in 2011. This was a second analysis of the death registration data. Using Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and life table of Ilam population، the burden of injury was calculated. In 2011، there were a total of 12002. 7 years life lost (YLL) due to premature mortality due to injuries in Ilam province، the average of 21. 5 per 1000 population. Globally، men had the larger share of burden than women (69. 7% compared to 30. 3%). Across all age groups، distribution of burden showed predominant of 15 to 35 age groups with 68. 4%. The highest proportion of burden in men and women was due to road traffic injuries and suicides، respectively. The study revealed that the injuries imposed a significant burden especially on youth in Ilam population. Thus، designing and implementation of effective programs regarding prevention and control of injuries is required.