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The Etiology And Patterns Of Maxillofacial Fractures In
Children In Kuwait, 1979 To 1988 And Recommendations
For Prevention
Bader E. Al-Mahmeed, MSc, PhD*, Ibrahim M. Al-Yassin, MSc, PhD**,
Ragai ElMostehy, BDS, FD5**, Bader Al-Rashed, MSc**,
Abbas Al-Ramzi, BDS**, Robert E. Morris, DDS, MPH**
* Director of Dental Services, Ministry of Pubfic Health, Box 4077, 13041 Safat, Kuwait.
** Dental Center, Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait
Maxillofacial trauma to children, as a percent of total maxillofacial injuries, is two times greater or more in Kuwait than in other countries reporting such injuries. The two major etiological factors identified are road accidents in which children are either vehicular passengers or run over by a vehicle, and falls in and around the home. Violence was not reported as a significant cause. The percentage of mandibular fractures is far greater than those reported in similar studies. The authors considered the rapid but incomplete urbanization of the Kuwait society as a possible contributing factor for these injuries. Specific behavioral, educational, and environmental recommendations are made to reduce the risk of such injuries to children.
Saudi Dental Journal 1994;6(3):151-155.
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