Injuries in low-income and middle-income countries are prevalent and their number is
expected to increase. Death and disability after injury can be reduced if people reach …

Background Whilst injuries are a major cause of disability and death worldwide, a large
proportion of people in low-and middle-income countries lack timely access to injury care …

Background Injuries represent a vast and relatively neglected burden of disease affecting
low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). While many health systems underperform in …

Background Most deaths from injury occur in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs)
with one third potentially avoidable with better health system access. This study aimed to …

Abstract Purpose of Review Sub-Saharan Africa is a diverse context with a large burden of
injury and trauma-related deaths. Relative to high-income contexts, most of the region is less …

Background The large burden of injuries falls disproportionately on low/middle-income
countries (LMICs). Health system interventions improve outcomes in high-income countries …

Introduction Injury and violence are neglected global health concerns, despite being largely
predictable and therefor preventable. We conducted a small study to indirectly describe and …

Background Trauma represents a major global health problem projected to increase in
importance over the next decade. The majority of deaths occur in low-and middle-income …

Aim: To provide an overview of the provision of trauma care in South Africa, a middle income
country emerging into a democratic state. Methods: Literature review. Conclusions: South …

Introduction Surgical access is central to universalising health coverage, yet 5 billion people
lack timely access to safe surgical services. Surgical need is particularly acute in post …