Relevance of epidemiology data in trauma management

Abstract

Trauma is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the globe accounting for significant health burden. Relevance of trauma care revolves round prevention, planning and execution of safety regulations. Acquisition of the actual data regarding the type of trauma, affected age group, timings of trauma occurrence, involved part of the body constitute the initial steps in the building of the composite overview of the epidemiology of trauma. In succession, would be the measures directed towards avoidance of trauma and capacity building of trauma center.