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  • The study aimed to analyze emergency care for childhood injuries from external causes in children aged 0-9 in Brazil, using data from the VIVA Survey conducted in 2014.
  • Over 8,500 children received care, with 95% of injuries due to accidents—primarily falls occurring at home—while 5% were victims of violence, often from family members.
  • Results highlight the need for public health initiatives focused on accident prevention and child protection due to the high incidence of home accidents and familial violence.

Article Abstract

Objective:: To describe emergency care for external causes in childhood, age group 0-9 years, in Brazilian capitals, collected from the Violence and Accident Surveillance System (VIVA) Survey in 2014.

Methods:: To review data from the VIVA survey conducted in public emergency services in 24 Brazilian capitals. Variables analyzed were gender, age group (0-1 years, 2-5 years and 6-9 years), race/skin color, type of events and injuries, aggressors and other.

Results:: Eight thousand five hundred eighty-eight children received care, of which 8,164 (95%) were victims of accidents and 424 (5%) of violence. Boys suffered more accidents, most events occurred at home (65%) and discharge was the most frequent outcome. Falls were the most frequent accidents, followed by other accidents, road injury and burns. Neglect prevailed among the types of violence, followed by physical violence. The perpetrator was a child's relative in 72% of the cases, and women were the most frequent aggressors for children under 1 year, and men for children aged 6 to 9 years.

Conclusion:: Childhood accidents occurred mainly at home, and falls were the most frequent events. Family members and acquaintances perpetrated violence against children. Data point to the implementation of public prevention and child protection policies.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-812320152112.17532016DOI Listing

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