Prevalence and predictors of injuries in Kenya: findings from the national STEPs survey

• Main Authors: Gladwell Koku Gathecha (Author), Christine Ngaruiya (Author), Wilfred Mwai (Author), Ann Kendagor (Author), Scholastica Owondo (Author), Loise Nyanjau (Author), Duncan Kibogong (Author), Wilson Odero (Author), Joseph Kibachio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Injuries are becoming an increasingly important public health challenge globally, and are responsible for 9% of deaths. Beyond their impact on health and well-being, fatal and non-fatal injuries also affect social and economic development for individuals concerned. Kenya has limi...