Trauma burden in Tanzania: a one-day survey of all district and regional public hospitals

Trauma burden in Tanzania: a one-day survey of all district and regional public hospitals

Abstract Background Trauma contributes significantly to the burden of disease and mortality throughout the world, but particularly in developing countries. In Tanzania, there is an enormous research gap on trauma; the limited data available reflects realities in cities and areas with moderately- to...

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Main Authors: Hendry R. Sawe, Juma A. Mfinanga, Khalid R. Mbaya, Phillip M. Koka, Said S. Kilindimo, Michael S. Runyon, Victor G. Mwafongo, Lee A. Wallis, Teri A. Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Trauma burden
Injured patients
Road traffic crash
Emergency care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-017-0141-6

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