Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in a Large Canadian Health Region

David A. Zygun, Kevin B. Laupland, Walter Hader, John B. Kortbeek, Christi Findlay, Christopher Doig, S. Morad Hameed

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques · 2005 · 78 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

Severe traumatic brain injury is common among residents of the Calgary Health Region and is associated with a high mortality rate. Males and the elderly are at the highest risk for acquiring sTBI and may represent target groups for preventive efforts.

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