Prevalence of accidents in individuals under 20 years old in Yazd, Iran

To determine type and rate of accidents in individuals under 20 years old in Yazd city. Material &

In this descriptive and cross-sectional study, data gathered by a questionnaire and interview with mothers.

According to interview with 3555 individuals under 20 years old, accidents prevalence was 6.9% and falling was the most prevalent accident (45%). Chi-square test showed that accident status and family size had a significant relationship (P<0.001). Also literacy of mother and accident status had a significant relationship (P<0.001). Accident rate in the city were 1.6 times more in rural areas. Also there was a meaningful relationship between sex, age groups and accident status (P<0.001).

The study findings suggest that regular home visit and health status monitoring of schools are necessary.