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ArticleBMJ open2013

A cohort study for the impact of activity-limiting injuries based on the Canadian National Population Health Survey 1994-2006.

Frank Mo, Ineke C Neutel, Howard Morrison, Doug Hopkins, Caroline Da Silva, Ying Jiang

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Frank MoPublic Health Agency of Canada, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, Consumer Product Safety and Injury Risk Assessment Program Working Group, Science Integration Division, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Ineke C Neutel
Howard Morrison
Doug Hopkins
Caroline Da Silva
Ying Jiang

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objectiveTo examine the prevalence and factors affecting activity-limiting injuries (ALI) in individuals and in the Canadian population; to estimate the short and long term impact on health status and well-being because of ALI in Canada from 1994 to 2006 using the Canadian National Population Health Survey (NPHS).

designThe NPHS is a randomised longitudinal cohort study with biennial interviews, with information on age, sex, education, marital status, income, residence, height and weight to self-perceived health status, healthcare utilisation and medication use in addition to ALI.

settingThe study population was a random sample of male and female participants 20 years and older from 10 provinces and three territories in Canada. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: Logistic regression models were used to assess the potential impact of ALI on individuals and on the Canadian population. The interviews 2 years before and 2 years after the ALI were compared to examine long-term effects, and the McNemar test option in SAS was used for the matched analysis.

resultsThe immediate impacts of ALI were pain, disability and disruption of regular life. Long-term effects in patients were chronic pain and increased medical doctor visits. Population impact included a considerable increase in healthcare access and cost. The odds ratios (OR) for the 20-39 age group compared with those 60+ was 2.2; 95% CI 1.8 to 2.7, while the OR associated with male participants was 1.4; 95% CI 1.1 to 1.6. Individuals consuming nine or more alcoholic drinks per week were also significantly more likely to report an ALI (OR, 1.5; 95% CI 1.3 to 1.8).

conclusionsThe findings from this study illustrated the immediate and long-term impact of individuals and population level injuries in Canada. Injury control policies should aim to prevent the number of injuries, fatalities as well as the consequences among survivors.

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PMCPMC3612820

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