Severe traumatic brain injuries from motor vehicle-related events in New Caledonia: epidemiology, outcome and public health consequences.

CONCLUSION: Poor outcome occurs in patients with RTC-related TBI, with young Melanesian men being the most affected. Public health action should focus on this group using culturally appropriate messages. PMID: 25827188 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25827188?dopt=Abstract

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - April 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Guerrier G, Morisse E, Barguil Y, Gervolino S, Lhote E Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research