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- Title
Patterns of injury and violence in Yaoundé Cameroon: an analysis of hospital data.
- Authors
Juillard, Catherine; Etoundi Mballa, Georges Alain; Bilounga Ndongo, Chancelline; Stevens, Kent A; Hyder, Adnan A
- Abstract
Injuries are quickly becoming a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting sub-Saharan Africa, where reports on the epidemiology of injuries are extremely limited. Reports on the patterns and frequency of injuries are available from Cameroon are also scarce. This study explores the patterns of trauma seen at the emergency ward of the busiest trauma center in Cameroon's capital city.
- Publication
World journal of surgery, 2011, Vol 35, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1432-2323
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00268-010-0825-5