Incidence and Prevalence of Spinal Cord Injury in Canada: A National Perspective

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Authors

Vanessa K. Noonan · Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Matthew Fingas · University of British Columbia

Angela Farry · University of British Columbia

David Baxter · Avenir Health

Anoushka Singh · University of Toronto

Michael G. Fehlings · University of Toronto

Marcel F. Dvorak ·

Abstract

This study provides the first estimates of the incidence and prevalence of SCI in Canada. More population-based studies are needed, particularly for NTSCI, as an increasing number of Canadians are expected to be affected by SCI.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Cord Injury Research Trauma Management and Diagnosis Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neuroepidemiology

Volume 38, Issue 4, pp. 219-226

DOI: 10.1159/000336014

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