Netherlands Injury Surveillance System 2007
General Info
Original or alternative title
Letsel Informatie Systeem (LIS)
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2007 - December, 2007
Data type
Disease registry:
Emergency - Nationally representative
Summary
The Netherlands Injury Surveillance System gathers data on intentional and unintentional injuries sustained by visitors to the emergency departments of select private hospitals throughout the country. The participating hospitals are a representative sample of facilities in the Netherlands. Variables tracked by the system include the severity, costs, and circumstances of injuries. Injuries sustained through accidents, sports, traffic accidents, violence, and self-harm are covered.
Keywords
Adverse effects of medical treatments, Animal injuries, Burns, Drownings, Exposure to forces of nature, Falls, Foreign bodies, Injuries, Intentional injuries, Interpersonal violence, Occupational injuries, Poisonings, Road traffic injuries, Self-inflicted injuries, Suffocation, Unintentional firearm injuries, Unintentional injuries, Violence, Organized violence, Contact with venomous animals and plants, Firearms
Citation
Contributors
Suggested citation
Consumer Safety Institute (Netherlands). Netherlands Injury Surveillance System 2007.