Changing Epidemiological Patterns in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Longitudinal Hospital-Based Study in Belgium

Conclusions: This longitudinal study confirms that epidemiological patterns in TBI are changing: overall incidence is steadily decreasing, but in elderly patients, the incidence is increasing. Falls are the leading cause, occurring most frequently in elderly patients. These changes are relevant for prevention.Neuroepidemiology 2017;48:63-70

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Source: Neuroepidemiology - April 27, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research