14 April 2025 : Clinical Research
Forensic and Health Challenges of Refugees in Turkish Emergency Departments: A Retrospective Analysis
Nazli Gormeli Kurt
ABCDEFG 1*, Merve Unutmaz BFG 1, Rümeysa Bayazıt Keskin BCG 1, Alper Gök BFG 1, Fatma Elmas Akgün BFG 1, Murat Genc DFG 2, Mehmet Ergin AFG 1, Hakan Oguzturk AFG 1
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947454
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947454
Table 2 Patient demographics and clinical presentations.
| Category | Count | Condition | Count (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total ED visits | 415464 | Internal medical cases (non-accidental injuries) | 4230 (73%) |
| Refugee ED visits | 5938 | Medicolegal cases (accidental injuries) | 1498 (27%) |
| Excluded due to incomplete data | 209 | Simple falls | 896 (59.8%) |
| Final refugee cohort | 5729 | Firearm injuries/assaults | 342 (22.8%) |
| Mean age (years) | 34.14±29.6 | Non-vehicular traffic accidents | 148 (9.8%) |
| Male patients | 2699 (47%) | Falls from height | 59 (3.9%) |
| Abuse | 52 (3.4%) | ||
| Suicide attempts | 23 (1.5%) |