Injury-related gaining momentum as external causes of deaths in Ethiopian health and demographic surveillance sites: evidence from verbal autopsy study

• Main Authors: Kassahun Alemu Gelaye (Author), Fasil Tessema (Author), Befikadu Tariku (Author), Semaw Ferede Abera (Author), Alemseged Aregay Gebru (Author), Nega Assefa (Author), Desalew Zelalem (Author), Melkamu Dedefo (Author), Mekdes Kondal (Author), Mesfin Kote (Author), Mitike Molla Sisay (Author), Wubegzier Mekonnen (Author), Mamo Wubshet Terefe (Author), Gashaw Andargie Biks (Author), Firehywot Eshetu (Author), Mulumebet Abera (Author), Yoseph Fekadu (Author), Gessessew Bugssa Hailu (Author), Etsehiwot Tilahun (Author), Yihunie Lakew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: In Ethiopia, though all kinds of mortality due to external causes are an important component of overall mortality often not counted or documented on an individual basis. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the patterns of mortality from external causes using verbal autopsy (...