Burden and trends of facial fractures in China and the United States based on GBD 2021 analysis.

ABSTRACT: Facial fractures significantly impair functions related to respiration, vision, and speech, while also posing long-term cosmetic and psychological challenges. Regional disparities in the burden of facial fractures reflect variations in risk factors, healthcare accessibility, and preventive measures. This study investigates recent causes, trends, and the burden of facial fractures in China and the United States. Utilizing the Global Burden of Disease 2021 dataset, the study analyzed epidemiological data on facial fractures in China and the United States, focusing on age-standardized incidence rates and years lived with disability from 2010 to 2021. Estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC) were calculated to assess trends, while age- and sex-specific analyses provided further insights into

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894044 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature