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Abstract
A number of researchers from various regions have reported statistical and clinical
studies of facial fractures. The results of those studies show slight differences
depending on regional, cultural, social and economic backgrounds. This report presents
a statistical analysis of facial fractures occurring over 4 years on Jeju, Korea.
The statistics come from the 318 patients who presented to Cheju National University
Hospital for facial fractures, and ours is a retrospective study analyzing patient
ages, gender, fracture etiology, alcohol involvement and the anatomical site of the
fracture. The most common cause of facial fractures on Jeju was violence (40.9%),
followed by traffic accidents (17%). The most frequently fractured site was the nasal
bone (42.5%). According to the Jeju Statistics Agency, the people of Jeju are highly
dependent on alcohol and previous research has reported the close relationship between
alcohol consumption and violence. We paid close attention to violence as a primary
cause for facial fractures in the cultural and social context of Jeju. Data analysis
regarding facial fractures may provide crucial information for recognition of causes
and planning for prevention.