Societal Burden of Trauma and Disparities in Trauma Care.

Journal: The Surgical clinics of North America

Volume: 104

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, th Avenue South, BDB , Birmingham, AL , USA. The Department of Surgery, Center for Surgery and Public Health, Harvard Medical School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, One Brigham Circle, Tremont Street, Suite -, Boston, MA , USA. Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, th Avenue South, BDB , Birmingham, AL , USA. Electronic address: mhashmi@uabmc.edu.

Abstract summary 

Trauma imposes a significant societal burden, with injury being a leading cause of mortality worldwide. While numerical data reveal that trauma accounts for millions of deaths annually, its true impact goes beyond these figures. The toll extends to non-fatal injuries, resulting in long-term physical and mental health consequences. Moreover, injury-related health care costs and lost productivity place substantial strain on a nation's economy. Disparities in trauma care further exacerbate this burden, affecting access to timely and appropriate care across various patient populations. These disparities manifest across the entire continuum of trauma care, from prehospital to in-hospital and post-acute phases. Addressing these disparities and improving access to quality trauma care are crucial steps toward alleviating the societal burden of trauma and enhancing equitable patient outcomes.

Authors & Co-authors:  Goddard Jarman Hashmi

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  3
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.suc.2023.09.009
SSN : 1558-3171
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Access;Disparities;Social determinants of health;Trauma
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States