Tracking the Trauma Epidemic in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

ConclusionsThe burden of trauma in KZN remains high. The unique feature of this burden is the excessively high rate of intentional trauma in the form of both blunt and penetrating mechanisms. Developing injury-prevention strategies to reduce the burden of interpersonal violence is more difficult than for unintentional trauma.

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Source: World Journal of Surgery - June 30, 2023 Category: Surgery Source Type: research