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| 1 | unread | Policy | Rapid-Fire | Rapid-Fire | Violence,Mother, child and adolescent safety,Workplace / Occupational Safety | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing | dimitris@exasolutions.gr | Mr | DIMITRIS | GIANNAKOPOULOS | 1 | Mr | george | konadaxakis | 2 | DIMITRIS | GIANNAKOPOULOS | DIMITRIS | GIANNAKOPOULOS | test unit1 | FERONIKI LTD | HERAKLION | Ελλάδα | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui | Institute/Company | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. | Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-03-22 16:36:39 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | unread | Research | Oral | Oral | Water Safety | Drowning Prevention | Changing Attitudes | Marketing | Roger Sweeney, Deputy CEO\r\nWater Safety Ireland | rogersweeney@watersafety.ie | Mr | Roger | Sweeney | Water Safety Ireland | Head Office | Water Safety Ireland | Galway | Ireland | Institute/Company | Drowning prevention through marketing - a government approach to building a culture of water safety | Background: Water offers opportunities for joy, connection, and lifelong memories, yet drowning remains a significant public health challenge in Ireland, accounting for nearly 40% of all combined road and water deaths over a five-year period. Water Safety Ireland recognized the need for a proactive approach, launching a national public awareness campaign that reframed water safety as an enabler of positive experiences rather than a restriction.\r\n\r\nDescription: The campaign leveraged multi-channel marketing strategies—including digital platforms, radio, print media, and community outreach—to promote the message that memorable moments are made possible by practicing water safety. Research conducted across age, gender, regional, and socioeconomic demographics provided critical insights into public attitudes and behaviors. The campaign emphasized swimming as a life skill (recognized by 84% as essential, up 6% from 2023) and reinforced the importance of water education (90% deeming it necessary, a 7% increase from 2023). The results also showed a significant rise in overall water safety knowledge among adults (76%, up 19% from 2023), and 72% of parents reported improved safety awareness among children.\r\nLessons Learned: The campaign effectively prompted action, with 74% of respondents taking at least one safety measure after exposure to water safety messaging. The most common response was heightened vigilance when swimming with family and friends (43%). These findings underscore the role of positive, action-driven messaging in encouraging behavior change. While lifejacket usage declined (70% in 2024 vs. 80% in 2023), the data highlights an opportunity for future campaigns to reinforce their importance through targeted messaging.\r\n\r\nConclusions: The success of this campaign demonstrates the power of well-crafted public messaging in shaping water safety behaviors. By positioning safety as a means of protecting cherished experiences, governments can foster long-term engagement | Well-crafted public messaging can shape the water safety behaviors of the public and change their attitudes and behaviours at aquatic environments. | By positioning safety as a means of protecting cherished experiences, governments can foster long-term engagement with water safety education. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-03-23 11:19:29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | unread | Research | Poster | Oral | Injury epidemiology,Trauma Systems | pilot | pilot | pilot | pilot pilot pilot | kikivagionakis@gmail.com | Mr | Smith | Smith | 1 | Mrs | Jones | Jones | 2,3 | Mx | Smith | Smith | 3 | Dr | Smith | Smith | 4 | Prof | Jones | Jones | Social Work | Hellenic Mediterranean University, LaHeRS | Iraklion | Greece | Biotech | Forth | Iraklion | Greece | Social SE | Pagni | Iraklion | Greece | Psychology | University of Crete | Rethimno | Greece | Institute/Company | Laboratory of Health and Road Safety (LaHeRS) | Laboratory of Health and Road Safety (LaHeRS) belongs to the Department of Social Work of the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU). LaHeRS aims at preventing injuries and promoting health and safety of communities through education, policy making and research. Injury prevention is one of the key priorities of LaHeRS and particularly prevention of unintentional injuries (e.g. motor vehicle injuries, falls, pedestrian-related injuries, natural disasters etc), and violence (child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, suicide, youth violence, etc). It is a unique academic laboratory combining health and social sciences into health and safety promotion strategies, while playing a key role in developing and delivering psychosocial services to economically deprived individuals residing in rural and remote areas with limited access to health and social care services. LaHeRS runs laboratory and field research, formulates policy and works directly with people to inform, educate, and empower them about health, mental health and social issues, particularly the underserved and those at risk. LaHeRS tests innovative solutions to treat individuals, couples, families and communities experiencing adverse bio-psychosocial circumstances and evaluates the effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of health, mental health and social welfare services. LaHeRS supports the development of scientific tools and material for use by academic, research and civil organizations; development of training material and lifelong training programs for front line professionals, and more. | laboratory and field research, participates in policy formulation and works directly with the population to inform | LaHeRS supports the development of scientific tools and materials for use by academic, research and policy organizations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-03-23 13:42:54 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | unread | Research | Oral | Oral | Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence | Pyrotechnic Safety | NLP Analysis | Product Review Mining | Andreas Stöckl\r\nandreas.stoeckl@fh-hagenberg.at | andreas.stoeckl@fh-hagenberg.at | Mr | Andreas | Stöckl | 1 | Mr | Joel | Nitu | 1 | University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria | Digital Media Lab | Hagenberg | Austria | Institute/Company | Detection of dangerous pyrotechnic articles using AI-powered data analysis | Background\r\nWhile popular for entertainment, pyrotechnic articles can pose safety risks such as injuries, fires, and environmental damage. Illegal or faulty products are often difficult to detect, especially at large events. This study uses AI-based analysis of Amazon product reviews to identify potential hazards. By applying NLP techniques, the system detects issues like malfunctions or unsafe use, helping to flag dangerous products early and support public safety efforts.\r\n\r\nMethods\r\nA custom software platform was developed to collect Amazon reviews on pyrotechnic products using specific keywords and product categories, filtered by country. The reviews are analyzed with GPT-4o to identify safety issues and categorize them by severity, enabling the detection of high-risk products for further investigation.\r\n\r\nResults\r\nUser reviews revealed recurring safety issues, with many products reported as defective, failing to ignite, or misfiring. These problems, often rated as highly severe, pose injury risks due to unpredictable behavior. Poor handling and unreliable ignition were also standard, especially in public or unsupervised settings.\r\nMany reviews noted missing or unclear safety instructions, often not in the local language, increasing the risk. Common issues included faulty components like broken fuses or malfunctioning remotes. While some complaints were minor, frequent reports of defective and hard-to-control products highlight serious safety concerns.\r\n\r\nConclusions\r\nThis study demonstrates that user-generated reviews on platforms like Amazon can provide valuable insights into the safety and quality of pyrotechnic products. Using AI-based NLP analysis, common issues and severe safety risks can be efficiently identified and categorized. \r\nThe study was conducted in collaboration with Austria\'s Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection. | Defective pyrotechnic products are a significant safety risk\r\nMany reviews report malfunctions, misfires, or complete product failure, which can lead to injuries. | AI-based analysis of customer reviews is effective\r\nUsing NLP techniques and LLMs (like GPT-4o), it is possible to automatically detect and categorize product issues from large volumes of online reviews. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-02 13:17:28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | unread | Research | Oral | Rapid-Fire | Home safety,Injury epidemiology | Home injuries | vulnerable groups | injury epidemiology | National Institute of Health, PT\r\n+351918165914 | tatiana.alves@insa.min-saude.pt | Dr | Tatiana | Alves | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge; ISAMB | Dr | Alessio | Pitidis | Istituto Superiore di Sanità | Prof | Maria | Papadakaki | Hellenic Mediterranean University Greece | Dr | Marie | Chaffard | Santé publique France | Dr | Marie | Paget | Santé publique France | Dr | Johan | Lund | Norwegian Institute of Public Health | Dr | Marco | Giustini | Istituto Superiore di Sanità; | Epidemiology department | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Lisbon | Portugal | Epidemiology department | Istituto Superiore di Sanità | Rome | Italy | Social Department | Hellenic Mediterranean University Greece | Thessaloniki | Greece | l’unité Traumatismes | Santé publique France | France | Epidemiology department | Norwegian Institute of Public Health | Norwegian | Epidemiology department | Istituto Superiore di Sanità; | Rome | Italy | Institute/Company | The epidemiology of home injuries admitted to hospitals in Europe: data from the Injury Database | Background/Objectives: Injuries are a major public health concern, particularly for vulnerable populations, affecting healthcare systems and victims\' lives. Home injuries require special attention as homes that are often perceived as safe, may still necessitate environmental modifications and enhanced safety measures. This study aims to better understand the circumstances leading to hospital admissions caused by home injuries. Methods: A cross-sectional study analyzed the data collected through the national injury surveillance system of European countries registered in the European Injury Database (IDB), from 2018-2022, using Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Full Data Set (FDS). Associations were assessed using Pearson\'s chi-squared tests and logistic regression with odds ratios (OR), considering a 5% significance level (p<.05). Results: The proportion of home injuries was higher in the age groups, up to 14 years old (22.6%) and those > 65 years (30.1%), and these differences were statistically significant (p<.001). Home injuries in men accounted for 54.8%-61.8% of episodes across all age groups. Falls accounted for 56.2% of all injury mechanisms. The likelihood of hospital admission due to home injuries was higher in the older age group (75+) [OR=5.6, 95% [5.5, 5.7], in men [OR=1.12, 95% [1.12, 1.13], in cases involving poisoning [OR=8.1, 95% [7.5, 8.8] as well as in spring and winter seasons. Conclusions: These findings highlight the need for prevention measures tailored to real-life home environments, with a particular focus on older individuals and exposure to poisonings risks. Ongoing research in this area is essential for developing effective prevention strategies and enhancing response mechanisms across different levels of care. | Home injuries disproportionately affect the children and the elderly. | Men sustain home injuries more frequently, with falls being the leading cause. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-05 10:47:39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | unread | Research | Oral | Rapid-Fire | Home safety,Injury epidemiology | Burns | Children and young people | Emergency department | National Institute of Healh, PT\r\n+351 91 816 59 14 | tatiana.alves@insa.min-saude.pt | Dr | Tatiana | Alves | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge; ISAMB | Dr | Susana | Silva | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Prof | Maria | Papadakaki | Hellenic Mediterranean University Greece | Dr | Emanuel | Rodrigues | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Dr | Carlos | Aniceto | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Dr | Ricardo | Mexia | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Prof | Carlos | Matias-Dias | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Epidemiology department | National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge | Lisbon | Portugal | Social Departmen | Hellenic Mediterranean University Greece | Creete | Greece | rtment | di Sanità; | Institute/Company | The epidemiology of burns at home in Portugal: 2023 data from the EVITA system. | Background/Objectives: Burns represent a relevant public health problem worldwide, occurring at all ages, particularly affecting children. The severity of the injury associated with burns can vary from mild to severe, requiring different levels of care, making it difficult to understand the magnitude of this phenomenon.\r\nThe aim of the study is to describe the characteristics of burns that occurred at home using emergencies departments of the National Health Service in 2023, and to understand their associated factors.\r\nMethods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, with an analytical component of the data collected through the EVITA monitoring system, which is part of the European Injury Database. To assess the associations, we performed Pearson\'s Chi-square test in the bivariate analysis and logistic regression in the multivariate analysis, estimating odds ratios (OR). A significance level of 5% (p < .05) was considered.\r\nResults: In this study 1 206 episodes of admission to the Emergency Department due to burns at home were analyzed. The majority of burns were observed in children and young people up to 19 years of age (34.1%) and in females (56.5%). Burns did not occur uniformly throughout the day; in the population up to 64 years old, they were more frequent in the afternoon and evening (54.7%).\r\nThe likelihood of children up to 4 years of age being treated in the emergency department due to a burn that occurred at home was 6.97 times that of the group aged 75 years or older (OR=6.97; 95% [4.77, 10.17]).\r\nThe OR estimate point in the relationship between burns and sex was OR=1.74; 95% CI [1.45–2.08].\r\nBurns at home occurring between 17:00-23:00H had the highest odds (OR=2.10; 95% CI: 1.53–2.88) compared to those observed during the early morning hours. Conclusions: Burns affect the population differently depending on age, sex, period of time in which they occur and the associated activity. These results show the need for prevention measures adapted to this reality | Home injuries disproportionately affect the children and the elderly. | The continued study of this topic appears useful for designing prevention interventions as well as preparing responses at different levels. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-06 09:13:43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7 | unread | Research | Poster | Rapid-Fire | Transport safety,Safety Management Systems | Traffic Safety | Public Health Interventions | Socio-Ecological Model | Ismail Elkonaisi\r\ni.konaissi@yahoo.com | i.konaisi@uaeu.ac.ae | Mr | Ismail | Elkonaisi | 1 | Prof | Michal | Grivna | 1,2 | Institute of Public Health | College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University | Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University | Prague | Czech Republic | Institute/Company | An application of the Dahlgren and Whitehead Model in evaluating traffic-related injuries in the UAE | Background:\r\nTraffic-related injuries are a significant public health issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an evident impact among young male drivers. The Dahlgren and Whitehead Model (DWM) explores the five layers of complex interplay of socio-ecological factors contributing to public health issues. It illustrates how individual lifestyle factors, social and community networks, and broader socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental conditions collectively influence health outcomes. We aimed to assess the traffic-related injuries using DWM, emphasizing the need for a holistic understanding of the underlying causes.\r\nMethods:\r\nWe applied the DWM to evaluate data from national traffic reports, hospital injury records, and safety compliance studies are analyzed to identify key risk patterns and intervention strategies.\r\nResults:\r\nOur analysis confirms that effective intervention requires a layered approach: enhancing enforcement of safety measures like seatbelt use and child safety seat laws, improving road infrastructure with safer design and maintenance, and launching comprehensive public health campaigns that promote safe driving practices. These interventions should be tailored to address specific risk behaviors identified in different demographic groups, particularly among young drivers who exhibit higher rates of risky behaviors.\r\nConclusions:\r\nAddressing traffic injuries in the UAE requires a comprehensive approach that incorporates legal reforms, behavioral initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. Leveraging the DWM framework can help guide interventions at various levels to effectively reduce the burden of traffic-related injuries. | DWM can be useful in designing public health intervention strategis for traffic injuries in the UAE. | Multifaceted interventions addressing behavioral, legal, and environmental factors are crucial. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-07 07:35:20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8 | unread | Research | Oral | Rapid-Fire | Violence,Mother, child and adolescent safety,Mental health, behavioural | school safety | bullying prevention | United Arab Emirates | Ismail Elkonaisi\r\ni.konaissi@yahoo.com | i.konaisi@uaeu.ac.ae | Mr | Ismail | Elkonaisi | 1 | Dr | Alfan | Al-Ketbi | 1 | Mr | Aminu | Abdullahi | 1 | Prof | Michal | Grivna | 1,2 | Michal | Grivna | Institute of Public Health | College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University | Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University | Prague | Czech Republic | Institute/Company | Perceptions of school safety and anti-bullying measures among students in the United Arab Emirates | Background:\r\nA safe educational environment is essential for student well-being, promoting both mental health and academic engagement. Key components include the presence of trained personnel, clear reporting mechanisms, and access to anti-bullying education. This study explores student perspectives on the effectiveness of these safety measures in schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a focus on personnel availability, reporting channels, policy awareness, and exposure to anti-bullying initiatives.\r\nMethods:\r\nStudents in grades 6-8 from public and private schools in the UAE were selected using multi-stage random sampling. Data were collected using a validated, self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS v28.0.\r\nResults:\r\nAmong 629 students surveyed, 69% were male and 58% Emirati. Bullying was reported by 35%, slightly higher in private (40%) than public schools (33%). A majority (73%) had not spoken to anyone about their experience. Only 34% reported a designated person to handle bullying, while 49% were unsure if such a person existed. Although 94% reported a positive response from teachers when bullying was reported, satisfaction with principals differed between public (92%) and private schools (61%). Awareness of formal school policies or reporting procedures was low (41%). While 56% noted bullying discussions in health classes, only 35% reported textbook content on the topic. Just 18% were aware of external anti-bullying events, and only 49% perceived any change in bullying patterns over the past year.\r\nConclusion:\r\nThe study reveals limited student awareness of school safety personnel and reporting procedures. Strengthening support systems and promoting anti-bullying initiatives are essential to improve school safety. | Many students in the UAE are unaware of safety policies and reporting mechanisms. | Enhancing school-based anti-bullying initiatives is key to improving student safety. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-07 07:41:51 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9 | unread | Research | Oral | Rapid-Fire | Transport safety,Safety Management Systems | traffic injuries | safe system approach | United Arab Emirates | Michal Grivna\r\nm.grivna@uaeu.ac.ae | m.grivna@uaeu.ac.ae | Prof | Michal | Grivna | 1,2 | Mr | Ismail | Elkonaisi | 1 | Michal | Grivna | Institute of Public Health | College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University | Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine | Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University | Prague | Czech Republic | Institute/Company | Safe System Approach to Traffic Safety in the United Arab Emirates | Background:\r\nTraffic injuries are a major global cause of death, impacting both health and economic stability. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reduced road traffic mortality from 32 per 100,000 in 2007 to 3.5 in 2023, advancing toward Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.6. This study analyzes the UAE’s application of the Safe System Approach and its alignment with SDGs to further reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths.\r\nMethods:\r\nA review of national strategies, infrastructure improvements, policies, and smart technologies was conducted. Road safety data were analyzed against SDG 3.6 and regional benchmarks.\r\nResults:\r\nThe UAE has implemented a comprehensive Safe System Approach, focusing on safer roads, vehicles, speeds, and road users, along with enhanced post-crash care. Key measures include investment in intelligent transport systems, AI-driven monitoring, strict law enforcement, and public awareness. These efforts have led to a steady decline in mortality rates, despite population and vehicle growth. Recent strategies, like the 2022–2026 Traffic Safety Plan, prioritize cross-sector data integration and predictive analytics to identify and address risk areas.\r\nConclusions:\r\nThe UAE’s progress reflects a coordinated, multi-sectoral effort combining engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency response. The Safe System Approach—underpinned by political commitment and innovation—has proven effective. Continued collaboration and evidence-based strategies are key to meeting the SDG 3.6 target by 2030. | The UAE’s Safe System Approach, supported by multi-sector collaboration and smart investments, has significantly reduced road traffic fatalities, aligning with SDG 3.6. | Continued data-driven and evidence-based strategies are vital for sustained progress. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-07 07:47:20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | unread | Research | Poster | Rapid-Fire | Injury surveillance,Other (Please define) | Self-harm injury | self-harm injury | adolescent mental health | injury prevention | Italian National Institute of Health | anna.carannante@iss.it | Dr | Anna | Carannante | 1 | Dr | Alessio | Pitidis | 1 | Dr | Gianni | Fondi | 1 | Dr | Marie | Louyot | 2 | Dr | Rafał | Halik | 3 | Dr | Marco | Giustini | 1 | Department of Environment and health | Italian National Institute of Health | Rome | Italy | Department of Precision Health | Luxembourg Institute of Health | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | National Research Institute | National Institute of Public Health NIH | Warsaw | Poland | Institute/Company | A 15-Year retrospective study on self-harm from the FDS European Injury Database | Background: Self-harm is a relevant public health issue with complex patterns and serious implications for individual and collective health, with known trends and COVID-19 pandemic impact. Methods: Retrospective analysis of 58,642 self-harm cases from EU-IDB Full Data Set (period 2008-2022) examined treatment outcomes, injury characteristics, demographic patterns, temporal trends, injury timing, mechanisms, and proximal risk factors. Proportions are shown with CI95%. Results: Hospital admission was the primary outcome (51.8%; CI: 51.4-52.2) with 1.18% mortality rate (CI:1.10-1.28). From 2013 to 2022, the percentage of self-harm in non-teenagers showed a steadily decreasing trend, from 2.0% to 1.0%, whilst declined from 2013 (1.6%) to 2019 (0.8%), with a sharp increase through 2022 (1.1%), suggesting strong pandemic-related effects on adolescents. Poisoning was the prevalent injury type (65.1%; CI: 64.7-65.5). Females represented 60.6% (CI: 60.2-61.0) of cases. Medication overdose was the prevalent mechanism of injury (24.6%; CI: 24.3-25.0), followed by alcohol abuse (7.7%; CI:7.4-7.9), sharp objects like knives/razors (7.6%; CI: 7.4-7.8), and illicit drugs (3.1%; CI: 3.0-3.3). Age-stratified analysis showed medication use peaked in age 10-14 (30.4%; CI: 28.1-32.7), knife/razor in 15-24 (10.1%; CI: 9.6-10.5), drugs in 25-29 (4.9%; CI: 4.4-5.4) and alcohol in 55-69 (12.8%; CI:12.0-13.7). Analysis of injury timing revealed that 63.3% (CI: 62.6-63.9) of cases had medical attention within 2 hours from the injury event, with injuries peaking between 8-11 PM (19.7%: CI: 19.4-20.1). Psychological/psychiatric conditions (9.5%; CI: 9.2-9.7) and relationship conflicts (6.1%; CI: 5.9-6.3) were the most frequent proximal risk factors. Among cases with known history, 41.7% had previous self-harm (CI: 40.6-42.8). Conclusion: This study reveals concerning post-pandemic increases in teenage self-harm. High hospitalization rates and the prevalence of poisoning highlight severity. | The study found a worrying increase in self-harm among adolescents (12-17 years) after the COVID-19 pandemic. | Psychological/psychiatric conditions and relationship conflicts were the prevalent proximal risk factors and most of cases with a known history had previous episodes of self-harm. | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2025-04-08 13:25:35 |
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