REDUCING THE TRAUMA BURDEN IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – A BRIEF REPORT
No. 26 (2018), Case reports
No. 26 (2018)

REDUCING THE TRAUMA BURDEN IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – A BRIEF REPORT

Case reports
Published 2021-04-11
BATT Alan
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
A Al-Hajeri
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
G Ward
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
D Lonergan
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
F Cummins
Clinical Services, National Ambulance LLC, Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Keywords

mortality
morbidity
trauma
, trauma system
UAE

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Alan, B. ., Al-Hajeri , A., Ward , G., Lonergan , D., & Cummins , F. (2021). REDUCING THE TRAUMA BURDEN IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – A BRIEF REPORT. Mediterranean Journal of Emergency Medicine, (26), 25-28. Retrieved from http://mjemonline.com/index.php/mjem/article/view/71
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Abstract

Trauma is the second leading cause of death in the UAE for both national and expatriate populations, accounting for over 20% of all fatalities. The total trauma related impact to the UAE economy is unknown. Outlined in this brief report are key steps that are being presently prioritised in the United Arab Emirates to reduce the burden of trauma on the population.

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