30 31Objective 32 An examination of the annual incidence rates of acute whiplash injuries following road traffic crashes in 33 our geographical catchment area during 2000-2009. 35 Design 36Descriptive epidemiology based on prospectively collected data from a defined population. 38 Setting 39The study was carried out at a public hospital in Sweden.

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It is important to include long-term consequences in the form of sick leave and disability pension when describing the consequences of different types of car crashes and injuries.

There are sex differences in outcome 3 years after mild traumatic brain injury. Women and men should be analysed separately.