BACKGROUND: The burden of injury is greatest in developing countries. Trauma systems
have reduced mortality in developed countries and trauma registries are known to be …

Inadequate access to surgical services results in increased morbidity and mortality from a
spectrum of conditions in Pakistan. We employed a modification of Andersen's model of …

Injury is a major public health problem. Each year, 5.8 million people die from injury, and
many more are disabled. The burden is especially high in low-income and middle-income …

Background We sought to identify affordable and sustainable methods to strengthen trauma
care capabilities globally, especially in developing countries, using the Guidelines for …

Objectives: Wearing a helmet is the single most effective measure for preventing head
injuries in motorcycle users. The authors undertook this study to estimate compliance and …

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Background and purpose: Prehospital emergency medical service (EMS) is an important
part of the health care system. Today, the need for integrated emergency care services and …

Background Death caused by traffic accidents is one of the major problems of health
systems in low-and middle-income countries. Rapid handover of the traffic accident victims …

Background Traumatic injuries represent a major burden of disease worldwide. Haiti lacks
statistics on the epidemiology of traumatic injuries, as there is no formal injury surveillance …

BACKGROUND:: Recent reports have documented a wide range of outcomes after
treatment of severe traumatic brain injury at trauma centers throughout the world …