Traumatic brain injury related deaths in residents and non-residents of 30 European countries: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The incidence and mortality of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among non-residents to countries where they occur remains unknown, warranting epidemiological research. Epidemiological data are key to inform prevention and public health policies related to TBI, as well as to help promote safe travelling practice. The aim of this study was to analyse the epidemiological patterns of TBI-related deaths among residents and non-residents in 30 European countries in 2015 using standardised European level data on causes of death. A large-scale cross-sectional study analysing TBI-related deaths in 30 European countries in 2015 among residents and non-residents to the country of occurrence of the death was conducted. Data from death certificates collected on European level by Eurostat were used to cal

SUBMITTER: Sivco P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10172191 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature