Relationships between trauma death, disability, and geographic factors: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Trauma is a global health problem. The causes of trauma-related deaths are diverse and may depend in part on socioeconomic and geographical factors; however, there have been few studies addressing such relationships. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between trauma and geographical factors in order to support policy recommendations to reduce trauma-related deaths and disability.

Methods

In accordance with the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, we searched international and Korean databases to retrieve relevant literature published between 2000 and 2020.

Results

Thirty-two studies showed a positive relationship between the outcomes of major trauma and geographical factors. The study

SUBMITTER: Hwang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10790073 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature