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  • Global Health
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) represent a significant global health challenge, causing widespread death and disability.
  • Honduras faces high mortality rates due to violence, yet the specific epidemiology of TBI in this LMIC remains largely undocumented.
  • Understanding TBI incidence is crucial for developing targeted public health interventions in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and describe the epidemiology of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in Honduras.
  • To analyze TBI incidence and characteristics using data from the country's primary referral hospital.
  • To provide baseline data on TBI in a low-middle income country (LMIC) context.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional review of emergency department visits for TBI was conducted.
  • Data were collected from January to December 2013 at Honduras' main referral hospital.
  • Descriptive statistics were calculated using the Injury Surveillance System (InSS) database.

Main Results:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) constituted 20% of all injuries (n=3,588) treated in 2013.
  • Falls (41.11%) and road traffic accidents (23.91%) were the primary causes of TBI.
  • The vast majority of TBIs were mild (99.69%), with low emergency room mortality (1.11%).

Conclusions:

  • Mild TBI is prevalent, accounting for a substantial portion of injuries at a major Honduran referral center.
  • Contrary to expectations given the country's violence rates, most TBIs resulted from accidental falls and road traffic accidents.
  • Further research utilizing recent and prospective data collection is recommended to refine understanding and inform interventions.