Journal of Trauma & Treatment

Purva Mathur

Publications

• Review Article
  Post-Trauma Immunological Disruptions: A Review
  Author(s): Purva MathurPurva Mathur
  
  Accidents and trauma are one of the world's most serious but neglected health problems. The fast moving transportation systems, unprecedented and unplanned urbanization and changing social patterns have contributed to the global increase in the incidence of trauma. Traffic accidents are an endemic disease which affects mainly the young adults in the economically productive age groups and are the leading cause of death in persons under 44 years of age. Globally, 26% of all deaths in the age group of 15-44 years are due to injuries. The national vital registration system registers around 18 million deaths annually due to injuries worldwide. In Developing countries, trauma is a major problem, due to a very high incidence of vehicular accidents, other accidental injuries, crime and violence. Rising population, urbanization, industrialization and a drastic rise in vehicular transport h.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1222.1000195

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