Table 2 Distribution of casualties due to intentional explosions by surveillance type, Nepal, 2008-2011 (N = 437)
| Â | Media surveillance | Active surveillance | Total casualties |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 08 –Sep 09 | Oct 09 – Dec 11 | N (% total) | |
N (% total) | N (% total) | ||
Sex | Â | Â | Â |
Male | 255 (78.0) | 86 (78.2) | 341 (78.0) |
Female | 60 (18.3) | 24 (21.8) | 84 (19.2) |
Unknown | 12 (3.7) | 0 (0) | 12 (2.7) |
Age group | Â | Â | Â |
Child (< 18Â years) | 25 (7.6) | 15 (13.6) | 40 (9.2) |
Adult | 192 (58.7) | 94 (85.5) | 286 (65.4) |
Unknown | 110 (33.6) | 1 (0.9) | 111 (25.4) |
Outcome | Â | Â | Â |
Non-fatal injury | 298 (91.1) | 105 (95.5) | 403 (92.2) |
Fatal injury | 29 (8.9) | 5 (4.5) | 34 (7.8) |
Type of explosive device | Â | Â | Â |
Socket bomb | 50 (15.3) | 48 (43.6) | 98 (22.4) |
Sutali bomb | 47 (14.4) | 7 (6.4) | 54 (12.4) |
Pressure cooker bomb | 16 (4.9) | 6 (5.5) | 22 (5.0) |
Other improvised explosive device | 87 (26.6) | 41 (37.3) | 128 (29.3) |
Unknown | 127 (38.8) | 8 (7.3) | 135 (30.9) |
Place of incident | Â | Â | Â |
Busy street or crossroads | 69 (21.1) | 15 (13.6) | 84 (19.2) |
Shop or market | 26 (8.0) | 18 (16.4) | 44 (10.1) |
Place of worship | 26 (8.0) | 0 (0) | 26 (5.9) |
Near government or police office | 28 (8.6) | 1 (0.9) | 29 (6.6) |
Near school or hospital | 5 (1.5) | 0 (0) | 5 (1.1) |
Near stadium | 44 (13.5) | 0 (0) | 44 (10.1) |
Factory or industry | 7 (2.1) | 2 (1.8) | 9 (2.1) |
On the bus | 9 (2.8) | 52 (47.3) | 61 (14.0) |
Near bus station | 18 (5.5) | 0 (0) | 18 (4.1) |
Home | 43 (13.1) | 16 (14.5) | 59 (13.5) |
Other | 50 (15.3) | 6 (5.5) | 56 (12.8) |
Unknown | 2 (0.6) | 0 (0) | 2 (0.5) |
Total | 327 | 110 | 437 |