Regional and National Burden of Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury in North Africa and Middle East Regions, 1990-2021: A Systematic Analysis for The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are significant central nervous system injuries with epidemiological importance, particularly in the North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) region, which is diverse in public health aspects across its 21 countries.

Objective

This study aims to present an up-to-date assessment of the regional and national TBI and SCI burden and their causes in the NAME region from 1990 to 2021.

Methods

We utilized the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) results tool to gather relevant data. The analysis included TBI and SCI incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) rates, along with absolute numbers and percent change trends by gender, age, and country from 1990 to 2021. We also examined the causes of

SUBMITTER: Mofidi SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11868010 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature