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MOTORCYCLE-RELATED NEUROTRAUMA AND HELMET USE: A CASE STUDY FROM SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA

Ngozi Chukwuemeka Onoh
Published 27 June 2024
Vol. 1, No. 1 (2024)
pp. 1-7
CC BY 4.0
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    Ngozi Chukwuemeka Onoh
    Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria and 2Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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Trauma represents a significant global health burden, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality, particularly among young males. Neurotrauma, including cranio-spinal injuries, constitutes a substantial portion of trauma-related injuries, with a considerable impact on public health. Studies by Adesukanmi et al. (1998), IHITFR (1989), Kemp and Sibert (1997), Le et al. (2006), Reed (1996), and Solagberu et al. (2003) have underscored the prevalence and severity of neurotrauma, highlighting its status as a leading cause of death among adults under 45 years of age. A significant proportion of head and spinal injuries occur in individuals under 30 years old, with road traffic accidents (RTAs) identified as the primary etiological factor. Studies by Adeolu et al. (2005), Al-Fallouji (1999), CDCP (2001), Ingebrigsten et al. (1998), Kolenda and Reparon (1997), Muhammad (1990), and NCHS (1987) have elucidated the demographic patterns of neurotrauma, revealing a male predominance and emphasizing the disproportionate burden borne by young males. This paper provides an overview of the epidemiology and demographic characteristics of neurotrauma, focusing on cranio-spinal injuries and their implications for public health. By synthesizing findings from a range of studies, it highlights the substantial impact of neurotrauma on morbidity, mortality, and healthcare resource utilization, underscoring the urgent need for preventive interventions and trauma management strategies targeting at-risk populations

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 1, No. 1 (2024)
Pages1-7
Published27 June 2024
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Onoh, N. (2024). MOTORCYCLE-RELATED NEUROTRAUMA AND HELMET USE: A CASE STUDY FROM SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA. Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 1-7

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