Table 3

The eight studies using multicentre hospital-based case series

Monitoring periodLocationSettingSample sizePopulationExposureStudyEffect investigated
Arafat et al (2017)79 2012–2013SyriaCivilian324Paediatric (18%)
Adult (82%)
IEDs/Shelling (57%)
GSW (43%)
Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based case seriesInjuries and mortality
Bendinelli et al (2009)25 2003–2006CambodiaCivilian356Paediatric (26%) Adult (74%)Landmines (67%)
UXO (33%)
Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based case seriesInjuries and mortality
Celikel et al (2014)63 2012SyriaCivilian186Paediatric (22%)
Adult (78%)
IEDs/Shelling (67%)
GSW (26%)
Other/Unknown (7%)
Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based mortuary case seriesMortality
Celikel et al (2015)37 2012–2014SyriaCivilian140Paediatric (100%)IEDs/Shelling (70%)
GSW (14%)
Other/Unknown (16%)
Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based mortuary case seriesMortality
Gataa et al (2011)77 2005–2006IraqCivilian551Paediatric (20%)
Adult (80%)
IEDs (82%)
GSW (18%)
Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based case seriesInjuries and mortality
Hanevik et al (2000)83 1991–1995EritreaCivilian248Paediatric (63%)
Adult (37%)
Landmines (100%)Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based case seriesInjuries and mortality
Mirza et al (2013)19 2007–2011PakistanCivilian1142Paediatric (6%)
Adult (94%)
IEDs (100%)Retrospective Multicentre hospital-based mortuary case seriesInjuries and mortality
Spinella et al 200850 2001–2007Afghanistan
Iraq
Military1305Paediatric (100%)Trauma (Unspecified) (100%)Retrospective. Multicentre hospital-based case seriesInjuries and mortality
  • GSW, gunshot wound; IEDs, improvised explosive devices; UXO, unexploded ordinance .