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Nine-point plan to improve care of the injured patient: A case study from Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Injury rates in low- and middle-income countries are among the greatest in the world, with >90% of unintentional injury occurring in low- or middle-income countries. The risk of death from injuries is 6 times ...
Understanding patterns of injury in Kenya: analysis of a trauma registry data from a National Referral hospital.
(2017)
BACKGROUND:
Injuries contribute to a substantial proportion of the burden of disease in Kenya. Trauma registries can be a very useful source of data to understand patterns of injuries and serve to provide information ...
Epidemiology and outcomes of injuries in Kenya: a Multisite surveillance study.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Injury is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, accounting for over 5 million deaths each year. The injury burden is higher in low- and middle-income countries where more than 90% of injury-related ...