Table 2 Body region-specific AIS 2+ injuries by child overweight and obesity (nā€Š=ā€Š502)
Child BMIWeighted percentages of AIS 2+ injuries by body region
Any body partHeadFaceChestAbdomenNeck/spine/backUpper/lower extremity
Underweight1.20 (0.50)1.12 (0.49)0.08 (0.06)0.08 (0.06)0.04 (0.04)00.12 (0.07)
Normal1.69 (0.26)1.27 (0.23)0.09 (0.02)0.15 (0.12)0.07 (0.03)0.018 (0.007)0.19 (0.04)
Overweight2.06 (0.51)1.19 (0.26)0.04 (0.02)0.45 (0.41)0.17 (0.11)00.36 (0.06)
Obese1.98 (0.51)1.30 (0.48)0.08 (0.03)0.09 (0.03)0.13 (0.06)0.012 (0.012)0.50 (0.14)
Total1.78 (0.20)1.25 (0.17)0.08 (0.01)0.19 (0.10)0.09 (0.03)0.013 (0.005)0.27 (0.03)
  • Values are mean (SE).

  • AIS, Abbreviated Injury Scale; BMI, body mass index.