Mechanism of Injury in Patients Treated at Level I Trauma Centres in Quebec During the Study Period*
| Mechanism of injury | Patients, no. (and %) |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicle collision | 7 727 (27.3) |
| Fall | 13 927 (49.2) |
| Firearm | 408 (1.4) |
| Stabbing | 529 (1.9) |
| Blunt object | 2 448 (8.6) |
| Sharp object (nonintentional) | 1 261 (4.4) |
| Other (and unknown) | 1 995 (7.0) |