Citation

Dunne J, Quiñones-Ossa GA, Still EG, Suarez MN, González-Soto JA, Vera DS, Rubiano AM. J. Neurosci. Rural Pract. 2020; 11(2): 287-290.

Affiliation

ValleSalud Clinic, Neurosurgery Service, Cali, Colombia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.1055/s-0040-1709363

PMID

32367985

PMCID

PMC7195969

Abstract

Objective  Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are devastating injuries and represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Traffic accidents are one of the main causes, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The epidemiology of TBI due to road traffic in Latin America is not clearly documented. Methods  A narrative review was conducted using PubMed, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar, looking for TBI studies in Latin America published between 2000 and 2018. Seventeen studies were found that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results   It was found that TBI due to road traffic accidents (RTAs) is more frequent in males between the ages of 15 and 35 years, and patients in motor vehicles accounted for most cases, followed by pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists. Conclusion  Road traffic accidents is a common cause of TBI in Latin America. More studies and registries are needed to properly document the epidemiological profiles of TBI related to RTAs.

Language: en

Keywords

Latin America; brain injuries; epidemiology; road traffic accidents; trauma