Mortality in Land-Mine Accidents in Iran

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Abstract
Objective:: To study the rate of prehospital mortality before establishment of a rescue system for victims of land-mines in Iran.Method:: Survey at rural clinics in mine-affected areas, and retrospective review of public patient records.Results:: A total of 36.4% of casualties from land-mines in the study area died during the period of 1989–1999. The mortality seems highest in those victims who were torso injured.Conclusion:: The mortality rate from accidents involving land-mines in the study area was high. Most fatalities seemingly occurred in the prehospital setting.