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DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1806814
Addressing pediatric traumatic brain injury in Brazil: a call for targeted prevention
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly among pediatric populations. In Brazil, ∼20% of TBI victims are children and adolescents, with nearly 1,000 deaths reported annually.[1] The recent study conducted in São Paulo underscores the pressing need for enhanced preventive strategies, especially in socioeconomically vulnerable metropolitan areas.[2]
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Eingereicht: 20. Februar 2025
Angenommen: 24. Februar 2025
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22. April 2025
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Gisele Sampaio Silva. Addressing pediatric traumatic brain injury in Brazil: a call for targeted prevention. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2025; 83: s00451806814.
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1806814
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