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Gunshot Injuries in Ibadan: A Closer Look at Victims and Outcomes

Ibadan, NigeriaWednesday, December 25, 2024

From 2014 to 2018, the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, treated 232 patients with gunshot injuries (GSIs). Most victims were men (86. 6%), and the highest number of cases were seen during night shifts (56%). The most affected age group was 21-40 years old (61. 2%). Armed robbery attacks were the main cause of these injuries (78. 9%), often impacting the upper and lower limbs. Sadly, 18 patients (7.

8%) died due to injuries to the head, chest, abdomen, or multiple body parts. The location of the gunshot wound significantly influenced survival rates (p=0. 017). Stricter enforcement of the Firearm Control Act and a national surveillance system for both fatal and non-fatal GSIs are recommended. Moreover, efforts to create jobs and reduce poverty could help make crime less attractive.

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