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【Abstract】Objective: To determine the pattern of causalities of Iraqi ballistic missile attacks on Tehran, the capital of Iran, during Iraq-Iran war. Methods: Data were extracted from the Army Staff Headquarters based on daily reports of Iranian army units during the war. Results: Dur...
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doaj-674d97857a0041c1b6f47419f66d41812020-11-24T22:24:21ZengElsevierChinese Journal of Traumatology1008-12752012-06-01153162165142Civilian casualties of Iraqi ballistic missile attack toKhaji AliFallahdoost ShoaodinSoroush Mohammad RezaRahimi-Movaghar Vafa【Abstract】Objective: To determine the pattern of causalities of Iraqi ballistic missile attacks on Tehran, the capital of Iran, during Iraq-Iran war. Methods: Data were extracted from the Army Staff Headquarters based on daily reports of Iranian army units during the war. Results: During 52 days, Tehran was stroked by 118 Al-Hussein missiles (a modified version of Scud missile). Eighty-six missiles landed in populated areas. During Iraqi missile attacks, 422 civilians died and 1 579 injured (4.9 deaths and 18.3 injuries per missile). During 52 days, 8.1 of the civilians died and 30.4 injured daily. Of the cases that died, 101 persons (24%) were excluded due to the lack of information. Among the remainders, 179 (55.8%) were male and 142 (44.2%) were female. The mean age of the victims was 25.3 years±19.9 years. Our results show that the high accuracy of modified Scud missiles landed in crowded ar-eas is the major cause of high mortality in Tehran. The pres-ence of suitable warning system and shelters could reduce civilian casualties. Conclusion: The awareness and readiness of civilian defense forces, rescue services and all medical facilities for dealing with mass casualties caused by ballistic missile at-tacks are necessary. Key words: Mortality; War; Mass casualty incidents; Wounds and injurieshttp://www.cjtrauma.com/apps/ojs/index.php/cjt/article/view/244 |
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【Abstract】Objective: To determine the pattern of
causalities of Iraqi ballistic missile attacks on Tehran, the
capital of Iran, during Iraq-Iran war.
Methods: Data were extracted from the Army Staff
Headquarters based on daily reports of Iranian army units
during the war.
Results: During 52 days, Tehran was stroked by 118
Al-Hussein missiles (a modified version of Scud missile).
Eighty-six missiles landed in populated areas. During Iraqi
missile attacks, 422 civilians died and 1 579 injured (4.9 deaths
and 18.3 injuries per missile). During 52 days, 8.1 of the
civilians died and 30.4 injured daily. Of the cases that died,
101 persons (24%) were excluded due to the lack of
information. Among the remainders, 179 (55.8%) were male
and 142 (44.2%) were female. The mean age of the victims
was 25.3 years±19.9 years. Our results show that the high
accuracy of modified Scud missiles landed in crowded ar-eas is the major cause of high mortality in Tehran. The pres-ence of suitable warning system and shelters could reduce
civilian casualties.
Conclusion: The awareness and readiness of civilian
defense forces, rescue services and all medical facilities for
dealing with mass casualties caused by ballistic missile at-tacks are necessary.
Key words: Mortality; War; Mass casualty incidents;
Wounds and injuries |
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