Epidemiological trends of pediatric trauma: A single-center study of 791 patients

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Authors

Mukesh Sharma · Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital

BK Lahoti · Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital

Gaurav Khandelwal · Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College

RK Mathur · Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital

SS Sharma · Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital

Ashok Laddha · Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital

Abstract

By knowing the epidemiology of pediatric trauma, we conclude that majority of pediatric injuries are preventable and pediatric epidemiological trends differ from those in adults. Therefore, preventive strategies should be made in pediatric patients on the basis of these epidemiological trends.

Topics & Keywords

Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons

Volume 16, Issue 3, pp. 88-88

DOI: 10.4103/0971-9261.83484

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