Years of life lost due to traumatic brain injury in Europe: A cross-sectional analysis of 16 countries.

INTRODUCTION:Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a major public health, medical, and societal challenge globally. They present a substantial burden to victims, their families, and the society as a whole. Although indicators such as incidence or death rates provide insight into the occurrence and out...

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Main Authors: Marek Majdan, Dominika Plancikova, Andrew Maas, Suzanne Polinder, Valery Feigin, Alice Theadom, Martin Rusnak, Alexandra Brazinova, Juanita Haagsma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-07-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5507416?pdf=render