TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Trauma in South Africa
JO  - International journal of trauma nursing
A1  - Brysiewicz, Petra
SP  - 129
EP  - 132
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
N2  - Trauma care in South Africa has a number of unique challenges. South Africa is a large country with an uneven distribution of services; a restrictive infrastructure; severe financial restraints on the entire health system; and an overwhelming incidence of patients with human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency disease syndrome, and tuberculosis. Substance abuse and violence are common cofactors in trauma. A profile of injuries encountered in South Africa is discussed. (Int J Trauma Nurs 2001;7:129-32.)<p /> 
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SN  - 1075-4210
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1067/mtn.2001.119052
ID  - ref1
ER  -