Incidence and etiology of traumatic spinal cord injury in Rwanda: a prospective population-based study
The incidence and etiology of TSCI in Rwanda are comparable to worldwide estimates and figures. Largely, the etiology of TSCI are preventable as it is caused due to falls and road traffic accidents. There is a need to consider preventive strategies and policies on activities that predispose people to falls. Policies should focus largely on occupational health and safety in both formal and informal sectors of work.
Authors
- Conran Joseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3121-2685)
- Maurice Kanyoni
- Lena Nilsson‐Wikmar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9779-7241)
- David Tumusiime (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3855-6795)
- Joliana Philips
Institutions
- Western Cape Department of Health (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- University of the Western Cape (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Neurology
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2024.1373893
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85